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Review
. 2021 Aug;26(8):1953-1962.
doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.03.030. Epub 2021 Apr 20.

Synthesis and modification of bio-derived antibacterial Ag and ZnO nanoparticles by plants, fungi, and bacteria

Mehran Alavi  1 , Ali Nokhodchi  2
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Synthesis and modification of bio-derived antibacterial Ag and ZnO nanoparticles by plants, fungi, and bacteria

Mehran Alavi et al. Drug Discov Today. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Ag and ZnO nanoparticles (NP) can be prepared by physical, chemical, or eco-friendly methods. The biosynthesis of metal and metal oxide NPs by plants, fungi, and bacteria could be a promising way to obtain biocompatible NPs that have desirable antibacterial activities. However, the uniformity of shape, size, and size distribution of NPs are crucial to producing significant antibacterial results, particularly in physiological conditions such as infected wounds or septicemia. In this review, we discuss recent progress and challenges in the use of novel approaches for the biosynthesis of Ag and ZnO nanoparticles that have antibacterial activities.

Keywords: AgNPs; Antibacterial activities; Bacteria; Biosynthesis; Fungi; Plant; ZnONPs.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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