Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Polymeric Nanofiber Composites: Fabrications, Mechanisms, and Applications

Abstract

This manuscript reviews the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their incorporation into polymeric nanofiber composites. It discusses various synthesis methods, emphasizing eco-friendly biological approaches over chemical and physical ones due to their cost-effectiveness and reduced toxicity. The review emphasizes the enhanced antimicrobial properties of AgNPs and their composites, particularly in electrospun nanofibers, for diverse biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications. It also covers the characterization, properties, and mechanisms of AgNPs, along with the advantages of combining them with polymers such as PVA and PEO, as well as cyclodextrin, to create novel functional nanocomposites.