Medicinal plants mediated the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications

Abstract The alarming effect of antibiotic resistance prompted the search for alternative medicine to resolve the microbial resistance conflict. Over the last two decades, scientists have become increasingly interested in metallic nanoparticles to discover their new dimensions. Green nano synthesis...

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Main Authors: Haajira Beevi Habeeb Rahuman, Ranjithkumar Dhandapani, Santhoshini Narayanan, Velmurugan Palanivel, Ragul Paramasivam, Ramalakshmi Subbarayalu, Sathiamoorthi Thangavelu, Saravanan Muthupandian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi-IET 2022-06-01
Series:IET Nanobiotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1049/nbt2.12078
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Summary:Abstract The alarming effect of antibiotic resistance prompted the search for alternative medicine to resolve the microbial resistance conflict. Over the last two decades, scientists have become increasingly interested in metallic nanoparticles to discover their new dimensions. Green nano synthesis is a rapidly expanding field of interest in nanotechnology due to its feasibility, low toxicity, eco‐friendly nature, and long‐term viability. Some plants have long been used in medicine because they contain a variety of bioactive compounds. Silver has long been known for its antibacterial properties. Silver nanoparticles have taken a special place among other metal nanoparticles. Silver nanotechnology has a big impact on medical applications like bio‐coating, novel antimicrobial agents, and drug delivery systems. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical qualities of medicinal plants, as well as a convenient guideline for plant‐based silver nanoparticles and their antimicrobial activity.
ISSN:1751-8741
1751-875X