Biogenic synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and prospects toward green chemistry

Journal Article

Liz-Marzán, Syed Farooq Adil, Mohamed E. Assal, Mujeeb Khan, Abdulrahman Al-Warthan,a Mohammed Rafiq H. Siddiquia and Luis M. . 2015

• المجلة \ الصحيفة: Dalton Transactions
• الصفحات: 9709–9717

مستخلص المنشور

The immense importance of nanoparticles and their applications is a strong motivation for exploring new
synthetic techniques. However, due to strict regulations that manage the potential environmental impacts
greener alternatives for conventional synthesis are the focus of intense research. In the scope of this perspective,
a concise discussion about the use of green reducing and stabilizing agents toward the preparation
of metal nanoparticles is presented. Reports on the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles using
plant extracts, ascorbic acid and sodium citrate as green reagents are summarized and discussed, pointing
toward an urgent need of understanding the mechanistic aspects of the involved reactions.