Recent Advances in Green-Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications

Abstract

Various researchers have been focused on the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNPs) owing to their widespread benefits in various fields including material sciences, biotechnology, medical sciences, engineering, etc. Biological applications and toxicity of SNPs are greatly dependent on their method of synthesis, experimental model species, duration and dose regime, etc. Green-synthesis is a commonly used methodology for synthesis medical grade SNPs that has minimal to nil toxicity and good biocompatibility in various animal models and human beings. Therefore, a number of SNPs technologies and products have been licensed and commercialized in the consumer markets for human application and treatment of various medical problems. Hence, this review has discussed the recent advances and updates on various approaches of green synthesis of SNPs, their biomedical applications, and their toxicological effects. This will help researchers and readers to investigate further techniques of synthesis of SNPs and industrial applications.