ABSTRACT
Nanotechnology is defined as the “understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1–100 nm, where unique phenomena enable novel applications” (Roco, 2003). A combination of ideas, approaches, and tools of nanotechnology with biotechnology increases the opportunities for innovation and provides promising areas for the commercialization of biological processes. Among the biological sources, microorganisms are more amenable to development of manufacturing techniques and conditions that are more environmentally friendly. Due to several mechanisms that fungi have, which are included in the fabrication of nanoparticles, the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles by several fungal species has attracted much intention.
