Full Description
This book provides an account of the biogenic synthesis of nanomaterials by using different microorganisms. The chapters are focused on the biosynthesis of various metal and metal oxide nanosized materials by using bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and algae, including mechanisms of microbial synthesis. Other chapters summarize recent developments of microbial-based nanostructures for the management of food-borne pathogens, plant pathogenic fungi, as nutrients, and biomedical applications. Microorganisms are discussed not only as biofactories for the synthesis of nanomaterials but also as removal agents of toxic metals from the environment. Exposure sources and ecotoxicity of microbially synthesized nanoparticles are also discussed.
Contents
Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Actinomycetes: Mechanism and Applications. Toxic Metal Removal Using Microbial Nanotechnology. Biomineralization of Mine Sediments for Synthesis of Iron-Based Nanomaterials. Green Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Using Seaweed Bioresources. Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Green Algae: Mechanism and Applications. Mechanism of Microbial Synthesis of Nanoparticles. Microbially Inspired Nanostructures for Management of Food-borne Pathogens. Biogenic Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Role in the Management of Plant Pathogenic Fungi. Microbe-mediated Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Biomedical Applications. Enhancement of Antimicrobial Activity by Biosynthesized Nano-sized Materials. Characterization of Bacteria-mediated Metal Nanoparticles and Their Biological Applications. Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Biosurfactants: Mechanisms and Applications. Synergistic Activity of Nanoparticles and Other Antimicrobials against Pathogenic Bacteria. Synthesis of Copper Nanomaterials by Microbes and Their Use in Sustainable Agriculture. Microbially Synthesized Nanoparticles: Exposure Sources and Ecotoxicity.
