Review on Synthesis, Characterization and Medical Applications of Silver Nanoparticles

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DOI: 10.23880/nnoa-16000340

Volume 10, Issue 1

Abstract

Silver has been used extensively from last 5000 years for its antibacterial nature. Silver is preferred as nanoparticle for the reason that it has antibacterial property and nontoxic to human beings. Silver nanoparticle (AgNP) demand is rising quickly across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, food, consumer goods, cosmetics, and medicine. It has been utilised for a variety of purposes, including antibacterial qualities, medicine, the food industry, wound dressing, orthopaedics, diagnostics, and as an anticancer agent. These nanoparticles may be used for a variety of applications since they are unique in nature and have the ability to alter their physical, chemical, and biological properties. There are three different ways to prepare AgNPs: physical, chemical, and biological. The biological approach is the most straightforward, environmentally friendly, marketable, and one-step of the three techniques. It also requires no harmful chemicals, high temperatures, pressures, or forces. Prior to using nanoparticles for any purpose, such as medicine, human welfare, or the healthcare sector, it is crucial to characterise the manufactured particles in order to determine any potential safety concerns. Applications for AgNPs include antifungal, anticancer, antibacterial, and more.

Keywords: Nanoparticles; Silver nanoparticles; Nanomedicine; Green synthesis

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