Owing to their distinctive properties in comparison to their bulk counterparts, nanomaterials have broadened the horizon of applications of science. Properties such as high surface area ratio, electrical conductivity, magnetism, stability, etc have enabled their mulitidisciplinary use. Biological synthesis of nanoparticles using plant material extract has proved to be cost effective, nontoxic and more efficient as compared to other methods. In this review, biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles has been discussed in addition to their properties, applications and characterization.

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