title: Applications of biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles - a review.
abstract: We present a comprehensive review of the applications of biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles (NPs). The biosynthesis of metallic NPs is the subject of a number of recent reviews, which focus on the various "bottom-up" biofabrication methods and characterization of the final products. Numerous applications exploit the advantages of biosynthesis over chemical or physical NP syntheses, including lower capital and operating expenses, reduced environmental impacts, and superior biocompatibility and stability of the NP products. The key applications reviewed here include biomedical applications, especially antimicrobial applications, but also imaging applications, catalytic applications such as reduction of environmental contaminants, and electrochemical applications including sensing. The discussion of each application is augmented with a critical review of the potential for continued development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Nanobiology and Structural Biology of GCRC, Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA; Charles University, Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology, Prague, Czech Republic. Electronic address: adam.schrofel@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schröfel
authors.affiliation: Nanotechnology Centre, VSB-Technical University in Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kratošová
authors.affiliation: Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Nanobiology and Structural Biology of GCRC, Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Ivo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Šafařík
authors.affiliation: Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Nanobiology and Structural Biology of GCRC, Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Mirka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Šafaříková
authors.affiliation: Charles University, Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology, Prague, Czech Republic.
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Raška
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA; Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
authors.forename: Leslie M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Shor
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D006801:Humans; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials
keywords: Bioimaging; Biosynthesis; Metallic nanoparticles; Nanomedicine; Sensors