Antimircobial properties of green synthesised metal nanoparticles

Lim, Rachel FangYee and Ng, Shee Ping (2023) Antimircobial properties of green synthesised metal nanoparticles. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (Malaysia), 13. pp. 245-249. ISSN 2462-1757

Metallic nanoparticles are gaining popularity due to their application potential in various industries. The emphasis on potential antibacterial applications of nanoparticles originates from the emergence of resistance in many deadly infections to conventional antiseptics and drugs. While many processes exist to generate metallic nanoparticles, the biological synthesis using plant sources are sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. This paper summarises the use of various plant-based materials for nanoparticle production, the antibacterial properties of metal nanoparticles, and their prospective applications. The production of metal nanoparticles using extracts and solutions derived from various plant species is described. Additionally, this paper examines the factors affecting the synthesis of nanometal oxides from a diversity of green resources, and also their uses. Since biosynthesized nanoparticles have been shown to have antimicrobial, antifungal, and even antiviral capabilities, they are extensively studied, with silver, zinc and copper nanoparticles being the most investigated and having the greatest promise for therapeutic applications. Other sectors in which biosynthesized nanoparticles can be used are also mentioned, such as wastewater treatment and UV protection. This review sheds lights on the current trends in metallic nanoparticle synthesis and applications for the growing research community.

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Abstract

Metallic nanoparticles are gaining popularity due to their application potential in various industries. The emphasis on potential antibacterial applications of nanoparticles originates from the emergence of resistance in many deadly infections to conventional antiseptics and drugs. While many processes exist to generate metallic nanoparticles, the biological synthesis using plant sources are sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. This paper summarises the use of various plant-based materials for nanoparticle production, the antibacterial properties of metal nanoparticles, and their prospective applications. The production of metal nanoparticles using extracts and solutions derived from various plant species is described. Additionally, this paper examines the factors affecting the synthesis of nanometal oxides from a diversity of green resources, and also their uses. Since biosynthesized nanoparticles have been shown to have antimicrobial, antifungal, and even antiviral capabilities, they are extensively studied, with silver, zinc and copper nanoparticles being the most investigated and having the greatest promise for therapeutic applications. Other sectors in which biosynthesized nanoparticles can be used are also mentioned, such as wastewater treatment and UV protection. This review sheds lights on the current trends in metallic nanoparticle synthesis and applications for the growing research community.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	silver nanoparticles
AGROVOC Term:	green synthesis
AGROVOC Term:	biosynthesis
AGROVOC Term:	wastewater treatment
AGROVOC Term:	plant extracts
AGROVOC Term:	antimicrobial properties
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2026 07:42
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2026 07:42
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/4024

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