A review on biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biocidal properties
Abstract Use of silver and silver salts is as old as human civilization but the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) has only recently been recognized. They have been specifically used in agriculture and medicine as antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidants. It has been demonstrated that Ag...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2018-02-01
|
Series: | Journal of Nanobiotechnology |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-018-0334-5 |