Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles by Microorganisms

• Published in: Crystals (Basel) Vol. 10; no. 7; p. 589
• Main Authors: Kato, Yugo, Suzuki, Michio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.07.2020
• Subjects: biosynthesis; metal adsorption; metal nanoparticles; microorganisms

Metal nanoparticles (NPs), with sizes ranging from 1–100 nm, are of great scientific interest because their functions and features differ greatly from those of bulk metal. Chemical or physical methods are used to synthesize commercial quantities of NPs, and green, energy-efficient approaches generat...