Recent Progress on Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
A Special Issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944) belonging to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 338
Editors
Interests: nanoparticles; nanotoxicology; nanotechnology; nanoparticle effects
Interests: nanotechnology; nanoparticles; food toxicity; nanoparticle toxicity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge developments in silver nanoparticle science, from fundamental synthesis strategies to advanced characterization techniques and innovative applications in medicine, electronics, sensing, and environmental applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as one of the most widely investigated nanomaterials due to their unique physicochemical properties and versatile applications across multiple scientific domains.
Recent advances include sustainable biosynthesis methods employing microorganisms and plant extracts, development of sophisticated characterization protocols combining spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, and expanded applications in antimicrobial systems, photovoltaics, catalysis, and biomedical devices.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications addressing novel synthesis methodologies (chemical, physical, and biological), advanced characterization approaches, mechanistic studies, and emerging applications demonstrating significant scientific or technological impact. The main topics included in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Silver nanoparticles in medicine and life sciences;
- Nanotoxicity and environmental fate assessments of silver nanoparticles;
- Surface plasmonic resonance: synthesis and nanosensor devices;
- All applications and characterization of functional silver nanoparticles.
Prof. Dr. Emilio de Castro Miguel
Dr. Thaiz Batista Azevedo Rangel Miguel
Dr. Montcharles da Silva Pontes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- AgNPs
- nanotoxicology
- nanosafety
- stability and surface functionalization
- sensor development
- green synthesis
- sustainable nanotechnology
- electron microscopy
- environmental and health applications
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