Eco-friendly synthesis route of silver nanoparticle: A review

Abstract Nanotechnology is concerned with the production and use of nano-sized materials. In the development of nanotechnology, the synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a reliable and environmental friendly step. At the present time, the use of the biosynthesis method in the development of metal nanoparticles has been developed as an alternative synthesis route, removing the limitations of traditional synthesis methods such as physical and chemical methods. In the biosynthesis process, researchers are facing challenges to synthesize stable and geometrically controlled Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs). In the past few years, the plant-mediated synthesis method has proved to be important in the development of stable, low cost and environment-friendly AgNPs and has been described by many researchers. In the past decade, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most studied and used nanoparticles due to their unique properties. In this review, we have discussed the eco-friendly synthesis route for the development of AgNPs and its application in various fields.