Green biosynthesis of nanoparticles : mechanisms and applications /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2013.
• Subjects: Nanoparticles.; Biological Phenomena.; Chlorophyta.; Phytotherapy.; Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.; Aquatic Biology and Ecology.; Non-food/Non-feed Plant Products.; Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, (New March 2000); Algae.; Bacillariophyta.; Bacteria.; Plants.; Aquatic organisms.; Aquatic plants.; Biosynthesis.; Nanotechnology.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 235 pages) : illustrations, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This book presents the green synthesis of nanoparticles by algae, diatoms, bacteria and plants, and discusses the mechanisms behind the synthesis of nanoparticles. The book should be immensely useful for students, researchers and teachers of biology, chemistry, chemical technology, nanotechnology, microbial technology and those who are interested in green nanotechnology.