Food Industry Applications of Phyto-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles

Abstract

The synthesis of silver nanoparticles can be performed using physical, chemical and biological methods. The main disadvantage of physical and chemical methods is that they have a high cost in economic and environmental terms because they involve the use of dangerous or toxic substances [2]. Therefore, recent research focuses on developing methods of synthesis of silver nanoparticles, which do not use hazardous substances and are friendly to the environment, which can be achieved using biological systems with microorganisms and plants [3].