Table 1 Comparison of biologically synthesized Ag–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles using different green sources.

From: A novel green biosynthesis approach and structural characterization of Ag–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles using the red alga Galaxaura rugosa

Biological Source

Size (nm)

Shape

Zeta Potential (mV)

Stability/Applications

Reference

Galaxaura rugosa (Red alga)

19.9–37.1

Spherical

−16.1

Moderate colloidal stability; synthesis and characterization

Current study

Gymnascella dankaliensis (Fungus)

~ 96.8

Spherical

Not reported

Antibacterial, anticancer, dye removal, seed germination

29

Gardenia jasminoides (Plant)

~ 13 ± 6.3

Core-shell

−17 to −21

Magnetic behavior; broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity

15

Beta vulgaris (Plant)

~ 15

Spherical

Not reported

Antifungal; ROS-mediated apoptosis in Candida auris

39