Mycofabrication of Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Its Biological Applications

In the developing field of myconanotechnology, fungi can be used to create nanomaterials or nanostructures with desired shape and size. The word “myconanotechnology” was coined by Rai M of India. It is described as the provision of nanoparticles by fungus and their subsequent application, mainly in healthcare, environmental, and medical sectors. It investigates silver nanoparticle production by important fungi, such as mushrooms, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Endophytic fungus, and yeast. Silver nanoparticles synthesized using fungi enable the control of pathogens, with low toxicity and good biocompatibility. The section focuses on experiments that used fungus to make silver nanoparticles synthesis, creation of nanoparticles of various sizes, surface charges, and morphologies and the synthesis can be optimized by adjusting parameters such as temperature, pH and silver precursor concentration. This chapter reviewed the potential of fungal mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and its importance in biological functions.