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Published on: October 27, 2018
Marine microorganisms for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their biomedical applications
Maheshkumar Prakash Patil1, Gun-Do Kim2
1Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Nanotechnology has become one of the most in demand technologies applied in different fields of science. Metallic nanoparticles synthesis using marine microorganisms has been received global attention due to their extensive applications in biomedical science. The use of marine microbes for metallic nanoparticles synthesis is eco-friendly, time saving, and inexpensive. An eco-friendly method is essential to minimize waste and protect environment. Recently, marine microorganisms are recognized an eco-friendly and efficient way to utilize as potential biofactories for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Here, we discuss and detail the possible uses of different marine microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and microalgae for metallic nanoparticle synthesis and those nanoparticles applications as antimicrobial and anticancer agents. In addition, different parameters that cause changes on nanoparticles shape and morphology are also highlighted.
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