Ionic liquids-assisted greener preparation of silver nanoparticles

The synthesis and stabilization of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) in a broad range of available ionic liquids (ILs) as green media, are reviewed. Conventionally, one of the drawbacks concerning the synthesis of silver nanoparticles is the apparent agglomeration during their preparation and application. In view of the presence of electrostatic, steric, and tunable nature of ionic liquids, Ag NPs can be ideally synthesized in ILs without the need for any additional stabilizer, surfactant, or ligands. • Remarkable properties of ionic liquids (ILs) for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles (NPs). • Ionic liquids (ILs) as sustainable media for the preparation of silver NPs. • Stabilization of silver NPs in ILs via their electrostatic and steric stabilization properties.