Silver nanoparticle for biomedical applications: A review

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles are becoming increasingly popular because of their potential applications in bioengineering and medical diagnostics. Nanoparticles possess distinctive features, including increased surface-to-volume ratio and superior magnetic properties, which render them well-suited for a range of biological uses. They have a multi-functionalization, high surface plasmon resonance, large surface area, stable nature, and easy processing. However, silver nanoparticles have exciting potential for biomedical applications, including biomaterials, detection and diagnosis platforms, formulations, drug delivery, and medical device coatings. This typical review provides a comprehensive overview of the current research on silver nanoparticles in biomedical applications, highlighting different methods for creating nanoparticles, exploring their antimicrobial properties in various medical fields, and examining their prospective biological uses.

Keywords

• Silver nanoparticles
• Synthesis
• Antiviral
• Wound healing