Abstract

A REVIEW ON MICROWAVE ASSISTED GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES – RECENT ADVANCES

B. Swapna*, A. Tejaswi, K. Ramyasri, K. Shravya and K. Varsha

ABSTRACT

The process of producing silver nanoparticles with microwave assistance involves using microwave irradiation as a quick and effective way to reduce silver ions into nanoparticles.In general, a stabilizing agent, a reducing agent, and a silver precursor are used in the process of this microwave assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles. In comparison to conventional techniques, microwave irradiation speeds up the chemical kinetics and causes nanoparticle production. Precise control over reaction parameters, for example time, temperature, and power, which affect the size, shape, and distribution of silver nanoparticles, is a crucial component of microwave-assisted green synthesis. With benefits including shorter response times, more repeatability, and better size control, the technique is a compelling one for the production of nanoparticles. This article reviews about few recent findings of silver nanoparticles synthesis with the assistance of microwave such as, synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using extract
of mint leaves, by using Citrus paradisi peel, by using various proportions of glycerol/water mixtures and then these silver nanoparticles were loaded onto commercial TiO2 nanoparticles to study the photo generation of H2, and the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Meliaazedarach for the management of Fusarium Wilt in Tomato and their respected results are also included.

Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, Microwave irradiation, Green Synthesis.