Microbial Production of Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Applications

The use of nanotechnology is part of modern everyday life, ranging from the biomedical to the agriculture sectors. Nanoparticles have multifarious applications and can be synthesized by various physico-chemical and biological methods. Bioprocessing of nanoparticle production through biological methods offers great advantages over other methods. Microbial production of nanoparticles is the most sought-after technology employed in the current era.