Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from the secondary metabolites of Gliocladium flavum and the exploration of their antimicrobial potentials

Summary

In modern times, green nanotechnology has become a powerful tool in developing nanomaterials that are environmentally sustainable and have broad applications. Nanoparticles can be synthesized via biosynthesis using algae, bacteria, fungi, and plants. This is preferred because of its environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, biocompatibility, and its non-toxic approach to the synthesis of nanoparticles which is assisted by the compounds, metabolites, and enzymes naturally present in the organism. Therefore, this study investigated the potential of the entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) Gliocladium flavum to act as a reducing and capping agent for the extracellular green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with antimicrobial properties. The cell-free extract-to-precursor ratios used w