title: Biogenic synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and prospects toward green chemistry.
abstract: The immense importance of nanoparticles and their applications is a strong motivation for exploring new synthetic techniques. However, due to strict regulations that manage the potential environmental impacts greener alternatives for conventional synthesis are the focus of intense research. In the scope of this perspective, a concise discussion about the use of green reducing and stabilizing agents toward the preparation of metal nanoparticles is presented. Reports on the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles using plant extracts, ascorbic acid and sodium citrate as green reagents are summarized and discussed, pointing toward an urgent need of understanding the mechanistic aspects of the involved reactions.
authors: Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, 11451 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. sfadil@ksu.edu.sa llizmarzan@cicbiomagune.es.
authors: Syed Farooq
authors: SF
authors: Adil
authors: Mohamed E
authors: ME
authors: Assal
authors: Mujeeb
authors: M
authors: Khan
authors: Abdulrahman
authors: A
authors: Al-Warthan
authors: Mohammed Rafiq H
authors: MR
authors: Siddiqui
authors: Luis M
authors: LM
authors: Liz-Marzán
mesh_terms: D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D002951:Citrates / Q000737:chemistry; D055772:Green Chemistry Technology; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000737:chemistry; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry; D000077559:Sodium Citrate
chemical_list: D002951:Citrates; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D010936:Plant Extracts; D000077559:Sodium Citrate; D001205:Ascorbic Acid