Microbial Mediated Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Sustainable Approach for Industrial Applications

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10.2991/978-94-6463-813-4_9How to use a DOI?

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Microbial synthesis; Nanoparticles; Sustainable Technology; Industrial applications; Eco-friendly; Catalysis; Antimicrobial properties

Abstract

The Synthesis of nanoparticles has attracted significant interest based on their possible applications in catalysis, medicine, and environmental detoxification. Toxic chemicals and energy consumption are used by most traditional techniques, which have severe environmental consequences. Microbial-mediated synthesis is an eco-friendly and sustainable method for the synthesis of nanoparticles, utilizing microorganisms natural metabolic activity for nanoparticle synthesis in an environmentally friendly manner. This review covers the synthesis of microbe-mediated nanoparticles as a means of replacing traditional methods with a focus on environmental compatibility, scalability, and industrial applicability of derived nanoparticles. The review highlights their catalytic efficiency, antimicrobial treatments and environmental cleanup. Various microorganisms were considered here such as Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Aspergillus niger in regard to synthesizing metal nanoparticles such as silver, gold, and copper. The role of pH value, temperature, substrate concentration and microorganism species during nanoparticle synthesis is discussed in the review. Physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles are described using methods such as UV-Visible spectroscopy, XRD, and SEM. Microbial-based synthesis is better than chemical synthesis because it consumes less energy, is less toxic and gives stable, single-sized nanoparticles. All these characteristics are appropriate for catalytic application in industries, effluent treatment and medicine. Microbial synthesis of nanoparticles is an efficient and ecofriendly approach in comparison to conventional methods and has considerable environmental and economic implications. The review emphasizes the potential of microbial systems to drive sustainable industrial strategies.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Bhavana Alaparthi
AU  - Kanaka Durga Devi Nelluri
AU  - Anil Kumar Kakani
AU  - Kommoju Minakshi
AU  - Kanuri Hepzibah
AU  - Paruchuri Amulya
AU  - Vemulapalli Sree Ramya
AU  - Lingineni Mani Deepa Chandrika
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/13
TI  - Microbial Mediated Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Sustainable Approach for Industrial Applications
BT  - Proceedings of the International symposium on Sustainable Drug Design and Nanoparticle development: Quantum and Computational Perspectives (SDDNDQCP 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 109
EP  - 123
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-813-4_9
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-813-4_9
ID  - Alaparthi2025
ER  -