A Review on Physical and Chemical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles
Keywords:
Silver nanoparticles, Optical properties, antimicrobial agents, Reproduction, Surface plasmon resonance, Physical and Chemical PropertiesAbstract
Due to their excellent properties, silver nanoparticles (NPs) have garnered a lot of interest lately as highly desirable nanomaterials in research. They have a reputation for their strong antibacterial qualities, which can help fight off a variety of ailments. Their unique optical properties, like their limited SPR, make them more useful, especially in the imaging and biosensing domains. Furthermore, enhanced durability and targeted interactions with biological systems are provided by the capacity to modify them utilizing biocompatible chemicals and change their surface charge. Silver nanoparticles are perfect for several kinds of biological applications because of their remarkable durability and low chemical reactivity. Chemical, biological, and physical processes—all of which have unique benefits and drawbacks—produce these NPs. Complex purification, reactive components, and high energy consumption are common problems in chemical and physical processes. Although biological methods take longer to process, they are more environmentally friendly. The chosen synthesis method has a major influence on the stability, size distribution, and purity of the NPs. This review highlights how crucial it is to select the right synthesis technique in order to maximize the properties and applications of silver nanoparticles.
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