A Mini Review on the Synthesis of Ag-Nanoparticles by Chemical Reduction Method and their Biomedical Applications

Qurbat Zahra; Ahmad Fraz; Almas Anwar; Muhammad Awais; Mudassar Abbas

doi:10.24949/njes.v9i1.181

Authors

Qurbat Zahra
Ahmad Fraz
Almas Anwar
Muhammad Awais
Mudassar Abbas Associate Professor, School of Textile and Design, University of Management and Technology, C-II Johar Town Lahore 54770, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24949/njes.v9i1.181

Keywords:

Antimicrobial properties, Blended materials, Green synthesis, Silver nanoparticles

Abstract

This mini-review provides an adequate amount of information about the synthesis of silver nanoparticles through various routes. Among the competitors, Sodium-, borohydride and citrate, water, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and sodium citrate and silver nitrate are the most commonly employed reducing agents, solvent, capping agents and silver salt precursor. The particles thus formed when incorporated to form blended materials can be used in advanced applications, especially in medical devices, preventing the adhesion of microorganisms over them. Herein, the similar function of silver, either distributed over the polymeric material surfaces as a polished layer or equally dispersed therein, will be presented. The marked examples include incorporation of silver nanoparticles into fluff pulp through sonochemical impregnation and blending the silver nanoparticles synthesized through solvent free, greener routes into poly(dicyclopentadiene).

Author Biography

Mudassar Abbas, Associate Professor, School of Textile and Design, University of Management and Technology, C-II Johar Town Lahore 54770, Pakistan.

Dr. Mudassar Abbas obtained his MSc degree from Punjab University Lahore after graduating from FC College University, Lahore with distinction. During his postgraduate studies, the major areas of research were synthesis and studies of acid dyes and polyvinylacetate. Keeping in view the demands and practical application of these materials in industry, he started his professional carrier from textile industry. Having gained one year industrial experience, he then diversified as an academic professional and taught chemistry at various levels. In 2008, he went to Graz, Austria to pursue his PhD in technical Chemistry and was awarded with a doctoral degree in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) with distinction. During his PhD, he participated in many educational activities, conferences, and meetings, where he scientifically contributed with his writings and engaged in interdisciplinary work. After completing his PhD, he continued his research as a Post-Doctoral research fellow in the same group.

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