Research Article

Atmospheric Corrosion, Antibacterial Properties, and Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Two Different Routes

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Schematic illustration showing: (a) synthesis and functionalization mechanism of G-AgNPs by tannins (simplified molecule) contained in Brickellia cavanillesii extract and particle size-control; (b) synthesis of S-AgNPs using NaBH4 and uncontrolled growth of the particles.
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