Journal
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
Volume 1, Issue 7, Pages 703-712Publisher
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/sc4000362
Keywords
Ag nanoparticles; Sustainable synthesis; Biomimetic processes; Microwaves
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The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is gaining in popularity due to silvers antibacterial properties. Conventional methods for AgNP synthesis require dangerous chemicals and large quantities of energy (heat) and can result in formation of hazardous byproducts. This article summarizes recent activity in this general area where environmentally friendly synthetic techniques are currently being explored for the synthesis of reener AgNPs including the use of plant extracts, biodegradable polymers, and enzymes/bacteria and alternative energy input systems, such as microwave irradiation. Microwave heating enables efficient formation of nanostructures of uniform small sizes in shorter reaction times with reduced energy consumption; preventing agglomeration of ensuing nanoparticles is an additional attribute.
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