ABSTRACT

Mycosynthesis of Nanomaterials: Perspectives and challenges focus on the use of diverse groups of fungi for the synthesis of inorganic (metal and metalloid) and organic nanoparticles. Such synthesis is eco-friendly, economically viable, and can be carried out at ambient temperature without the use of high temperature, pressure or toxic chemicals. It also describes different techniques used for the characterization of the nanoparticles and various hypotheses put forward to elucidate the mechanistic aspect of the synthesis by fungi.

There is a worldwide representation of eminent contributors including the US, Europe, Canada, Russia, India, Korea, Egypt, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Iran, and Sri Lanka. The book is interdisciplinary and essential reading for academicians.

part Section I|229 pages

Different Nanoparticles Synthesized by Fungi

chapter Chapter 8|26 pages

Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Fungi

Progress, Challenges and Applications

part Section II|50 pages

Characterization Techniques of Mycosynthesised Nanoparticles and Mechanism of Synthesis

part Section III|16 pages

Toxicity of Nanoparticles to Human and Environment