Secondary Metabolites in the Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles

• Published in: Materials Vol. 11; no. 6; p. 940
• Main Authors: Marslin, Gregory, Siram, Karthik, Maqbool, Qaisar, Selvakesavan, Rajendran Kamalabai, Kruszka, Dariusz, Kachlicki, Piotr, Franklin, Gregory
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI 03.06.2018
• Subjects: Review; nanoparticles; secondary metabolites; drug discovery; nano-harvesting; flavonoids; green synthesis; bioactivities
• ISSN: 1996-1944; 1996-1944
• DOI: 10.3390/ma11060940

The ability of organisms and organic compounds to reduce metal ions and stabilize them into nanoparticles (NPs) forms the basis of green synthesis. To date, synthesis of NPs from various metal ions using a diverse array of plant extracts has been reported. However, a clear understanding of the mecha...