Revista de nanomateriales y nanotecnología molecular

Plant Mediated Biosynthesis of Nanosilver Particles its Applications and Biohazards

Abdul Mueez, Shabbir Hussain and Muhammad Amjad*

Metal nanoparticles are getting important day by day in various disciplines like in the field of electronics, catalysts, and the field of magnets, mechanics, bio-medical, medicinal cosmetic, bioimaging, materials for fuel cell and photovoltaic cell and in high speed modern age communication increasing on a regular basis. It is all because of their distinct characteristic physical, biological and chemical properties, which are increasing their popularity every day. This review shows the instant biological synthesis of nanosilver particles by utilizing extracts from different parts the plant such as leaves, roots, flowers, bark and seeds. This review is aimed to provide information about the new innovation regarding synthesis of nanosilver particles through plant mediation and characterization techniques concerned. The cytotoxicity of smaller nanoparticles is greater as compared to the larger ones. In the end, this review concludes with the application of nanosilver particles in various fields and their future. Future prospective and biohazards of nano metals are additionally mentioned.