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Review
. 2024 Apr 19;10(9):e29773.
doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29773. eCollection 2024 May 15.

Advances in stabilization of metallic nanoparticle with biosurfactants- a review on current trends

Femina Carolin C  1 , Kamalesh T  2
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Advances in stabilization of metallic nanoparticle with biosurfactants- a review on current trends

Femina Carolin C et al. Heliyon. .

Abstract

Recently, research based on new biomaterials for stabilizing metallic nanoparticles has increased due to their greater environmental friendliness and lower health risk. Their stability is often a critical factor influencing their performance and shelf life. Nowadays, the use of biosurfactants is gaining interest due to their sustainable advantages. Biosurfactants are used for various commercial and industrial applications such as food processing, therapeutic applications, agriculture, etc. Biosurfactants create stable coatings surrounding nanoparticles to stop agglomeration and provide long-term stability. The present review study describes a collection of important scientific works on stabilization and capping of metallic nanoparticles as biosurfactants. This review also provides a comprehensive overview of the intrinsic properties and environmental aspects of metal nanoparticles coated with biosurfactants. In addition, future methods and potential solutions for biosurfactant-mediated stabilization in nanoparticle synthesis are also highlighted. The objective of this study is to ensure that the stabilized nanoparticles exhibit biocompatible properties, making them suitable for applications in medicine and biotechnology.

Keywords: Biomaterial; Biosurfactant; Metallic nanoparticle; Potential solution; Stabilization.

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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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Potential applications of metallic nanoparticles.
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Schematic representation of the types of biosurfactants, their properties and uses.
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The role of biosurfactants in the stabilization of various metallic nanoparticles.
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