Open AccessBiosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and their Antimicrobial Properties: A Review on Recent Advances
Author(s) -
Kalyan Yoti Mitra
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
asian journal of chemistry/asian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 0975-427X
pISSN - 0970-7077
DOI - 10.14233/ajchem.2022.23525
Subject(s) - silver nanoparticle , nanotechnology , antimicrobial , cosmetics , chemistry , biochemical engineering , nanoparticle , environmentally friendly , microbiology and biotechnology , materials science , biology , ecology , organic chemistry , engineering
Today, the world is witnessing the rapid advancement of nanotechnology in our everyday life, withnumerous applications in energy, medicine, food, water, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Synthesis ofsilver nanoparticle is critical since their use is highly dependent on their form, size, and dispersion.The search for synthetic technologies which are safe for humans and the environment promptedresearchers to employ locally accessible biogenic ingredients for silver nanoparticles. silvernanoparticles (AgNPs) are now employed as antimicrobial agents and produced using diverseprocedures. This review article reports the green techniques for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles,which are eco-friendly, sustainable and energy-efficient that cause little pollution and pose no healthrisks. The goal of this article is to highlight and review the application of green synthesis methods thatemploy biological entities, specifically plants and microorganisms (bacteria, fungus and algae), forthe formation of silver nanoparticles and their antimicrobial effect with an emphasis on research donein the previous five years.