Abstract
Combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an on-going global grand challenge, as recognized by several UN Sustainable Development Goals. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are well-known for their efficacy against antimicrobial resistance, and a plethora of green synthetic methodologies now exist in the literature. Herein, this review evaluates recent advances in biological approaches for Ag NPs, and their antimicrobial potential of Ag NPs with mechanisms of action are explored deeply. Moreover, short and long-term potential toxic effects of Ag NPs on animals, the environment, and human health are briefly discussed. Finally, we also provide a summary of the current state of the research and future challenges on a biologically mediated Ag-nanostructures-based effective platform for alleviating AMR.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1115 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Nanomaterials |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Mar 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors gratefully acknowledge Chandigarh University, Mohali, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Punjab (India), University of York, UK, National University of Singapore, Singapore and University of Montpellier, France for providing necessary resources.
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- environmental
- green synthesis
- silver NP’s