title: Gold nanoparticles: various methods of synthesis and antibacterial applications.
abstract: Colloidal gold is very attractive for several applications in biotechnology because of its unique physical and chemical properties. Many different synthesis methods have been developed to generate gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). Here, we will introduce these methods and discuss the differences between fabrication techniques. We will also discuss ecofriendly synthesis methods being developed to efficiently generate AuNPs without the use of toxic substrates. Finally, we will discuss the medical applications for AuNPs by highlighting the potential use of intact or functionalized AuNPs in combating bacterial infections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Monic
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Badwaik
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Yogesh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kherde
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Hitesh Kumar
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Waghwani
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Tulsi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Zoraida P
authors.initials: ZP
authors.lastname: Aguilar
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rodgers
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Tamilselvi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marutharaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Cathleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Matthew B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Lawrenz
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 42101.
authors.forename: Rajalingam
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dakshinamurthy
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods; D010316:Particle Size
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006046:Gold