A importância dos óleos essenciais na síntese verde de nanopartículas metálicas

[摘要] The antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles has been explored over time in different chemical formulations for antibiotic-free agents. The production of these particles by environmentally friendly routes represents an extremely relevant strategy for presenting low cost, favoring scalability and having minimal environmental impacts. The use of essential oils as reducing agents in green synthesis of silver nanoparticles introduces the synergy of an intrinsically antibacterial agent that favors the nucleation / growth of the nanoparticles. This review presents the state-of-the-art of green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by essential oils as well as discusses the most relevant mechanisms of formation process and antibacterial action.

[学科分类] 工程和技术（综合）

[关键词] Microorganisms;Nanoparticles;Pathogen;Biosynthesis