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Metallic Nanoparticles: Green Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization Publisher



Shukla AK1 ; Iravani S2
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Source: Environmental Chemistry Letters Published:2017


Abstract

Metallic nanoparticles are finding new applications in medical, pharmaceutical, food and agriculture sectors. Applications include drug delivery, targeted cancer remedies, biomarker mapping, gene delivery and molecular imaging. This article reviews green strategies for the preparation of metallic nanoparticles, using enzymes, vitamins, monosaccharides, polysaccharides and biodegradable polymers. Microwave-assisted synthesis is detailed. Then, we review nanoparticle characterization using UV–visible spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. We also present applications for water purification. © 2017, Springer International Publishing Switzerland.