Author(s):
Farhani Irum JP, Bhanulekha. K, Vinutha. K
Email(s):
farhaniirum16@gmail.com , kollojubhanulekha17@gmail.com , vinutha_me@yahoo.co.in
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00063 
Address:
Farhani Irum JP, Bhanulekha. K, Vinutha. K
Sarojini Naidu Vanita Pharmacy Maha Vidyalaya, Vijayapuri Colony,
Tarnaka, Opp. to St. Anns High School, 12-5-31/32, S Lala Guda Rd, Secunderabad, Telangana 500017.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Over time, there has been a lot of interest in nanotechnology. Nanoparticles, which range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers, are made of metals, carbon, metal oxides, and organic materials. Because of their unique physical and chemical properties, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are becoming more and more common in a variety of industries, including consumer goods, food, healthcare, and medicine. When silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) interact with host or pathogenic cell proteins and enzymes, they cause the cells to die, exhibiting potent antimicrobial properties. Although there are several ways to make nanoparticles, chemical processes are the most widely used. Different techniques, classified as top-down or bottom-up approaches, are used to synthesize nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can be analysed using methods such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to determine their potential and applications.
Cite this article:
Farhani Irum JP, Bhanulekha. K, Vinutha. K. Greener Nanotech: A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Synthesis Methods for Silver Nanoparticles and their Applications. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.2025; 15(4):403-0. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00063
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Farhani Irum JP, Bhanulekha. K, Vinutha. K. Greener Nanotech: A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Synthesis Methods for Silver Nanoparticles and their Applications. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.2025; 15(4):403-0. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00063 Available on: https://asianjpr.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-4-9
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