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Microbial Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles

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Microbial Processes for Synthesizing Nanomaterials

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Due to their nanoscopic size and notable structural variations from many of their counterparts, nanoparticles exhibit qualities that make them sustainable building materials. Owing to this fact, they have become a key focus of research and possess numerous applications in biology and as well as in agriculture. One such notable example of nanoparticles is gold nanoparticles. In the domain of healthcare, these particles have also been applied in a variety of ways. They have recently been used in biological research as well because of their distinctive photothermal and surface plasmon resonance capabilities. In addition, they also possess optoelectronic properties, i.e., produce vivid colors on interaction with visible light. These properties make them highly beneficial in certain high-tech applications such as therapeutic agents, sensory probes, and drug administration in medical as well as biological uses among others. By changing the form, the gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) surface chemistry and structure traits can be modified to fit certain requirements. There are countless applications for AuNPs in the production of pharmaceuticals including antibacterial and anti-biofilm compounds, biosensors, biocatalysis, bioremediation, modification of hazardous substances exposed to the soil and atmosphere, etc. Different physiological, chemical, and biological methods can be employed to synthesize AuNPs. Of these, the most popularly used method is the usage of microorganisms. The major objective of the current chapter is to discuss the new advancements in the process of synthesizing AuNPs using bacterial, algal, and fungal sources. This chapter also emphasizes the categorization of AuNPs, their architecture, and their usage in the creation of diverse products.

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Varimadugu, A., CVS, A., Kansoth, A., Mokkapati, V., Koodalingam, D., Salla, S. (2023). Microbial Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles. In: Maddela, N.R., Rodríguez Díaz, J.M., Branco da Silva Montenegro, M.C., Prasad, R. (eds) Microbial Processes for Synthesizing Nanomaterials . Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2808-8_2

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