Synthesis, Optimization and Characterization of Cyanobacteria-Derived Silver Nanoparticles for Enhancing Rice Seed Germination.

The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has paved the way for innovative strategies in sustainable agriculture, particularly through the development and use of metallic nanoparticles. Among these, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) have garnered significant attention due to their distinct physicochemical characteristics. The current research illustrates the environmentally friendly production of Ag NPs by aqueous extracts of two cyanobacterial strains Westiellopsis ramosa and Nostoc commune.

Cyanobacterial Silver Nanoparticles and Their Potential Utility-Recent Progress and Prospects: A Review.

The current situation involves an increase in interest in nanotechnology, in particular the ways in which it can be applied in the commercial and medical fields. However, traditional methods of synthesizing nanoparticles have some drawbacks, including the generation of harmful byproducts, high energy consumption, and cost. As a result, researchers have shifted their focus to "green" nanoparticle synthesis to circumvent these drawbacks.