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Advanced Concept of Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Reducing Phytochemicals

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In the past nanoparticles were produced by physical and chemical methods. There are many drawbacks of physical and chemical methods like use of toxic solvents, generation of hazardous by-products, and high energy consumption. Therefore, in recent years, researchers are more focused towards the development of efficient methods of green synthesis. Production of well-characterized nanoparticles by using various plants extract is more sustainable, eco-friendly and faster technique.Varying the size and morphology of the nanoparticles greatly influences its functional ability.Hence various applications of nanoparticle synthesis by green synthesis is possible.Scientists are using whole plant extracts or tissues for the bio reduction of nanoparticles like gold, silver, copper, zinc oxide, platinum, palladium and cobalt. Polyphenolic (Flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds) compounds of plants are generally considered as the best reducing agents. However the composition of these polyphenolic varies in different plant species.There is a need to devise a method in which optimized and controlled amount of phytochemicals may produce the desired product with a higher reproducibility rate, in lesser time and cost as well. It is predicted that quantification and isolation of phytochemicals, and tissue culture technique can be a useful technique to produce significantly dynamic particles. In the present chapter authors describe the role of different phytochemicals in bio reduction of metallic ions and list of medicinal and edible plants, effective against anti carcinogenic and antimicrobial activity. These plants can be a potential and active source of phytochemicals for the bio synthesis of nanoparticles.

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Yousaf, Z., Saleh, N. (2018). Advanced Concept of Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Reducing Phytochemicals. In: Javad, S., Butt, A. (eds) Nanobotany. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77119-9_2

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