Review Article

A Review of Current Research into the Biogenic Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles via Marine Algae and Seagrasses

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Biosynthesis and subsequent formation of nanoparticle corona: (a) biosynthesis of naked particle, (b) stabilization of nanoparticle by capping agents in algal extract solution, (c) naked nanoparticle in biological environment, and (d) proteins and enzymes firmly attached to nanoparticle surface to form an equilibrium layer with the surrounding environment.
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