Summary
This 2024 narrative review synthesises current knowledge on silver nanoparticles, covering their biological and chemical synthesis pathways, the factors influencing their production characteristics, and their multifaceted applications across sectors. The authors provide a comprehensive assessment of toxicological evidence, examining potential risks to human health and environmental systems. The work appears positioned as an update reflecting recent methodological and safety data relevant to responsible AgNP development and deployment.
UK applicability
The toxicological findings and safety assessment framework may inform UK regulatory guidance on nanomaterial use in food production systems and agricultural applications, though direct applicability depends on whether AgNPs are addressed in current UK/REACH nanomaterial policy.
Key measures
Synthesis efficiency and nanoparticle characterisation; toxicity endpoints including cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and environmental persistence; particle size, morphology, and reactivity parameters
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews the state of knowledge on silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis methods, influencing factors in their production, diverse applications across industries, and their toxicological profiles. The review synthesises findings on bio- and chemical synthesis routes, characterisation parameters, and safety considerations relevant to AgNP use.
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