African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Review

Phytosynthesis of eco-friendly silver nanoparticles and biological applications –A novel concept in nanobiotechnology

M. Chandrasekhara Reddy*
  • M. Chandrasekhara Reddy*
  • Department of Biotechnology and Botany, School of Conservation Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Montessori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada-520 010, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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K. Sri Rama Murthy
  • K. Sri Rama Murthy
  • Department of Biotechnology and Botany, School of Conservation Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Montessori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada-520 010, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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A. Srilakshmi
  • A. Srilakshmi
  • Department of Biotechnology and Botany, School of Conservation Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Montessori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada-520 010, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao
  • K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao
  • Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur - 520006, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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T. Pullaiah
  • T. Pullaiah
  • Department of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur - 515 003, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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  •  Received: 18 September 2013
  •  Accepted: 18 November 2014
  •  Published: 21 January 2015

Abstract

Nano-biotechnology is an undoubtedly future generation technology which offers potential applications in multidisciplinary areas of science and technology. In the present day’s production, stabilization and utilization of nanoparticles is the eliminatory division in modern science receiving immense attention of scientists engaged in different fields of research. A number of metal nanoparticles have been engineered so far; however among these, silver nanoparticles gain more attention because of their unique applications in distinctive fields of biology. This review presents an overview on phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles; role of phytochemical constituents in reduction of silver nanoparticles, factors responsible for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their crucial role in control of size and shape etc. The biological applications of phyto-synthesized silver nanoparticles are given in brief which will direct a path for further biological studies in future to make the study more useful for human welfare and benefits.

 

Key words: Phytosynthesis, silver nanoparticles, phytochemicals, biological activities.

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