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Table 9. Required purity level of green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles with underlying reasons.

Application	Required purity level	Reason
Biomedical	High	Stability and biocompatibility are crucial²¹⁴
		Functionalization enhances efficacy and reduces toxicity²¹⁵
		Purity affects targeted delivery and cytotoxicity²¹⁶
Electronics, catalysis, and sensors	High	Purity impacts structural morphology and chemical composition²¹⁷
Electronics, catalysis, and sensors	High	Stability and size consistency are important²¹⁷
Agricultural	Moderate to high	Purity affects growth enhancement and antimicrobial activity²¹⁸
Agricultural	Moderate to high	Stability and dispersion are important for effective application²¹⁹