“…Among metal nanoparticles, Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) have received considerable attention because of their surface plasmon properties, ease of preparation, green nature, antimicrobial properties, and affordable cost. Several chemical synthetic protocols [23,24,25] as well as biosynthetic procedures [26] and various reagents such as polymers, citrate, surfactants, and plant extracts have been used as reducing and/or stabilizing agents to fabricate AgNPs. Compared to chemical reduction methods, biosynthetic procedures are considered greener and are more preferred because in these processes, chemicals such as sodium borohydride, hydrazine, surfactants, and polymers, which may have carcinogenic or other toxic effects, are not used as reducing and protecting agents.…”