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Biogenic Nanoparticles: An Introduction to What They Are, How They Are Synthesized and Their Applications

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Metal nanoparticles are well known to possess significant applications in different fields like electronics, agriculture, medicine, etc. A number of physical and chemical methods to date are available for the synthesis of nanoparticles. However, because of the drawbacks of these methods, researchers are focusing toward the development of protocols that offer use of biological agents for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Biogenic nanoparticles are safe, nontoxic, eco-friendly and toward a greener approach. In addition, biogenic nanoparticles offer applications in different fields of science and technology. But certain issues such as developing the exact mechanism for the synthesis of nanoparticles and the effect of size and shape on synthesis need to be considered. Thus, the present chapter offers an insight toward biogenic nanoparticles, their synthesis methods, and also the applications offered by biogenic nanoparticles.

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Rai, M., Gade, A., Yadav, A. (2011). Biogenic Nanoparticles: An Introduction to What They Are, How They Are Synthesized and Their Applications. In: Rai, M., Duran, N. (eds) Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18312-6_1

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