Summary
This comprehensive review examines the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant-derived phytochemicals as reducing and stabilising agents, avoiding chemical synthesis methods. The authors synthesise evidence on the physicochemical characterisation and multifunctional applications of plant-based AgNPs, likely across agricultural (pest/pathogen control), biomedical (antimicrobial, wound healing) and environmental remediation contexts. The review appears to position plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis as a sustainable alternative with potential relevance to precision agriculture and food safety.
UK applicability
UK farmers and horticulturists may find potential applications in organic-compatible crop protection and soil amendment strategies, though regulatory pathways for nanotechnology in food production remain unclear. The applicability depends on future UK-specific guidance on permitted nanomaterials in organic and conventional farming systems.
Key measures
Particle size distribution, zeta potential, antimicrobial efficacy, phytochemical composition of plant extracts, synthesis yield and stability
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence on physicochemical properties of plant-derived silver nanoparticles and their potential applications across agricultural, biomedical and environmental domains. The authors likely characterise particle size, stability, antimicrobial activity and other functional properties reported across the literature.
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