Optimized Synthesis Approaches of Metal Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Applications
Liliana Marinescu, Denisa Ficai, Ovidiu Oprea, Alexandru Marin, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu, Alina Maria Holban
Abstract
According to the literature data, metal nanoparticles can be synthesized by various methods but the chemical reduction methods are mostly applied getting more advantageous comparing with the other methods. This work emphasizes also that the combination of synthetized methods could lead to the spectacular results depending on the application. Among the chemical methods, this work analyzed the polyol method, radiolytic process, microemulsion method, solvo-thermal method, microwave-assisted synthesis, and electrochemical synthesis. It also presents the main application of metal nanoparticles in biomedical fields, empathizing on their antimicrobial potential.