Characterization and Bioactivity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Melissa officinalis Extract: A Green Nanotechnology Approach
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/afpuc-2026-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2453-6725 (formerly 1338-6786) | Journal ISSN: 0301-2298
Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 6, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 14, 2026
Published on: Apr 15, 2025
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