Fungal-Based Nanoparticles

Nanotechnology research represents a cutting-edge technology due to its diverse applications. One of the difficult problems in nanotechnology is the production of nanoparticles with high monodispersity, particularly composition, and size. Due to their lower toxicity, biosynthesis of nanoparticles is significant in this context. Nanoparticles can be created using both physical and chemical processes; however, the employment of dangerous chemicals and high temperatures throughout the process raises questions. Therefore, it is essential to create environmentally benign methods for the manufacturing of nanoparticles. It has been stated that the production of nanoparticles by fungus, bacteria, actinomycetes, lichen, and viruses is environment friendly. Furthermore, the fungal system has proven to be a successful method for synthesizing nanoparticles since fungi have unique characteristics, such as a high capacity for wall binding, ease of growth, and ease of managing biomass. Nanoparticles produced via mycosynthesis have a wide range of uses, including disease detection and control, wound healing, food preservation, textile fibres, and many more. We have covered fungus as a crucial tool for creating nanoparticles in this chapter. Additionally, techniques and mechanisms for nanoparticle production, as well as possible applications, have been examined.