An overview of methods for production and detection of silver nanoparticles, with emphasis on their fate and toxicological effects on human, soil, and aquatic environment
Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, M. Abd Elkodous, Soha Shabaka, Sherif A. Younis, Dalal Mohamed Alshangiti, Mohamed Madani, Samera Ali Al-Gahtany, Walid F. Elkhatib, Ayman Noreddin, Norhan Nady, Gharieb S. El‐Sayyad
Abstract
Abstract Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been extensively used in various industries; however, this is accompanied by several implications to humans and the environment. This review focuses on different aspects of AgNPs including the production and detection techniques, their fate, and dynamics in response to different environmental factors. In addition, this review illustrates the toxicity mechanism and the interaction of AgNPs with different matrices, such as aquatic environment, soil, crops, and humans. Reduction measures and future research are discussed.