Insights into the Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by the Genus <i>Shewanella</i>
Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Richard L. Kimber, Vipin Kumar Singh, Sudhir Shende, Arvind Behal, Svetlana Sushkova, Saglara Mandzhieva, Jonathan R. Lloyd
Abstract
The exploitation of microorganisms for the fabrication of nanoparticles (NPs) has garnered considerable research interest globally. The microbiological transformation of metals and metal salts into respective NPs can be achieved under environmentally benign conditions, offering a more sustainable alternative to chemical synthesis methods.
Topics & Concepts
ShewanellaShewanella oneidensisNanotechnologyChemistryNanoparticleCombinatorial chemistryBioremediationBiochemical engineeringMaterials scienceBacteriaBiologyEngineeringGeneticsMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsGeochemistry and Elemental Analysis