Title:The Therapeutic Potential of Algal Nanoparticles: A Brief Review
Volume: 25
Issue: 14
Author(s): Pallavi Singh Chauhan, Dhananjay Yadav*Jun O. Jin*
Affiliation:
- Department of Medical Biotechnology,
Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
- Department of Medical Biotechnology,
Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University,
Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
Keywords:
Algae, algal nanoparticles, metal nanoparticles, biosynthesis, eco-friendly, nanotechnology.
Abstract: Recently, the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) has received tremendous
attention as a simple approach. The green pathway of biogenic synthesis of metallic NPs through
microbes may provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly protocol. Green technology is
the most innovative technology for various biological activities and lacks toxic effects. Reports
have shown the algae-mediated synthesis of metal NPs. Algae are widely used for biosynthesis as
they grow fast; they produce biomass on average ten times that of plants and are easily utilized experimentally.
In the future, the production of metal NPs by different microalgae and their biological
activity can be explored in diverse areas such as catalysis, medical diagnosis, and anti-biofilm
applications.