Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Activities, Applications, Cytotoxicity and Safety Issues: An Updated Review

Rapid advances in nanotechnology have led to its emergence as a tool for the development of green synthesized noble metal nanoparticles, especially silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), for applications in diverse fields such as human health, the environment and industry. The importance of AgNPs is because...

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Published in:	Nanomaterials
Main Authors:	Deepak Bamal, Anoop Singh, Gaurav Chaudhary, Monu Kumar, Manjeet Singh, Neelam Rani, Poonam Mundlia, Anita R. Sehrawat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Subjects:	silver nanoparticles biosynthesis characterization antimicrobial SARS-CoV-2 cytotoxicity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/2086

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