2019
DOI: 10.1590/fst.36318
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Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are antimicrobial agents that have a wide spectrum of action, including against pathogenic bacteria and spoilage fungi. However, their mechanism of action is not completely clarified. Nowadays, scientific interest on biological synthesis of AgNPs is growing, with emphasis in their extracellular biosynthesis by microbial cells, as it is the most reliable and ecologically correct method for production, yielding no toxic residues. AgNPs may be incorporated to biodegradable and non-bio… Show more

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“…Pharmaceutically valuable molecules could be retained after bioreduction by the biosynthesized AgNPs that might have potential application in therapeutics [25] . Silver nanoparticles are used widely in packaging industries to increase the shelf-life of food products pertaining to their antimicrobial effects [26] , [27] , [28] , [29] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pharmaceutically valuable molecules could be retained after bioreduction by the biosynthesized AgNPs that might have potential application in therapeutics [25] . Silver nanoparticles are used widely in packaging industries to increase the shelf-life of food products pertaining to their antimicrobial effects [26] , [27] , [28] , [29] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[47] The mechanism of antibacterial properties of AgNPs has been well established. [97][98][99][100][101][102][103][104] In general, the possible mechanisms are as follows. It was widely acceptable that the positive charge of AgNPs may interact with phosphorus or sulfur, having a negative charge present in proteins and nucleic acids by electrostatic force.…”
Section: Antibacterial Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The current industrial production of antimicrobial plastics is mainly based on the use of silver-based antimicrobial additives, especially silver nanoparticles. However, recent studies seem to indicate a potential toxicity to humans deriving from the use and massive release of metal nanoparticles into the environment, and alternative technological solutions to the use of nanoparticles are the subject of numerous studies [21,22]. Our interests are devoted to the development of sustainable methodologies that afford scalable functional materials endowed with antimicrobial activity [23][24][25].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%