Photothermal activity in cancer therapy and antimicrobial properties of green gold nanoparticles from winery waste

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the photothermal properties of green gold nanoparticles derived from winery waste for cancer therapy and antimicrobial applications.
• Synthesis of green gold nanoparticles from winery waste
• Exposure of nanoparticles to NIR laser irradiation
• Assessment of viability in breast cancer cells
• Evaluation of antimicrobial effects against bacteria
• Green gold nanoparticles exhibited significant photothermal activity under NIR laser application
• Reduction in viability of breast cancer cells was successfully demonstrated
• Antimicrobial properties were confirmed against tested bacteria