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Microbial Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles

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Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology

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One of the most important aspects in researching nanotechnology is the synthesis of metal nanoparticles of well-defined sizes, shapes and controlled monodispersity. The most common methods of preparation are based on harsh chemicals, such as strong reducing agents, surfactants, polymer capping agents and, occasionally, organic solvent systems, to achieve better results. Therefore, there is a necessity to develop an environment friendly nanoparticle formation processes which do not use toxic chemicals in their synthesis protocols. Researchers in the field of nanoparticle synthesis have, in consequence, turned to biological systems for inspiration. The production of metal and metal alloy nanoparticles by microbes is a consequence of detoxification pathways. Majority of this biosynthesis occurs under ambient conditions. This is in sharp contrast to the caustic reagents, high temperatures and pressures that are modernly utilized for industrial synthesis of the same kinds of materials. Moreover, in many cases the nanomaterials are produced under genetic control resulting in specific morphologies, sizes and crystallinities of the structures.

In this chapter, an overview of the use of microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeast and fungi, in the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles is given and different mechanisms leading to the formation of nanoparticles are demonstrated.

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This work was supported by MN i SW Grant No. N N 507 5150 38.

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Maliszewska, I. (2011). Microbial Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles. In: Rai, M., Duran, N. (eds) Metal Nanoparticles in Microbiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18312-6_7

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