Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from G. stearothermophilus GF16: stable and versatile nanomaterials with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties
Overall, this study presents the first comprehensive characterization of AgNPs biosynthesized by a thermophilic bacterium, highlighting their multifunctional potential. The use of a thermophilic bacterium as a robust and flexible microbial nanofactory offers a novel eco-friendly and scalable strategy for AgNP production. The resulting nanoparticles exhibit unique thermal stability, broad-spectrum bioactivity, and clinically relevant hemocompatibility, underscoring their promising applicability in nanomedicine, green catalysis, and environmental remediation.
Authors
- Giovanni Dal Poggetto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8108-1102)
- Michela Salamone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4175-1057)
- Manuela Rossi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5979-742X)
- Patrizia Contursi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8443-3273)
- Danila Limauro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2387-5582)
- Marco Guida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6805-0408)
- Viviana Scognamiglio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4932-8491)
- Federica Carraturo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0359-3297)
- Alessia Di Fraia
- Gabriella Fiorentino
Institutions
- National Research Council (IT)
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IT)
- Institute of Crystallography (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbial Cell Factories
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-025-02815-9
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.62
Funders
- Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca