A review on gold nanoparticles derived from plants and their antimicrobial applications.

ABSTRACT: Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have attracted significant attention due to their broad range of applications in the health and environmental fields and the fact that gold is an inert metal with low physiological toxicity, making it a favorable candidate for biomedical use. In line with the growing interest in green nanotechnology, plant-based nanoparticle synthesis has emerged as a sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional methods. Among these, AuNPs synthesized using plant extracts have been extensively studied, particularly concerning their antimicrobial properties. In this sense, this study aimed to perform a bibliometric review of the antimicrobial potential of plant-based AuNPs focusing on articles published between 2014 and 2025. Searches were conduc

SUBMITTER: Marques RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12929747 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature