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Synthesis of nanoparticles with unique properties using biological methods is an exciting new approach in nanotechnology. Microbial synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles are applicable procedures for development of clean, nontoxic, and environmentally acceptable products. Based on this view, the main object of this chapter is to present practical and simple protocols for microbial synthesis of nanoparticles. At first, microbial screening methods for isolating a specific nanoparticle (for example, selenium) producer and for obtaining a pure culture are illustrated. Subsequently, methods for isolate identification are described, and nanoparticle preparation and isolation techniques are explained. In the last part, a summary of nanoparticle characterization techniques is given.
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Shahverdi, AR., Shakibaie, M., Nazari, P. (2011). Basic and Practical Procedures for Microbial Synthesis of Nanoparticles. In: Rai, M., Duran, N. (eds) Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18312-6_8
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