Toward greener synthesis of gold nanomaterials: From biological to biomimetic synthesis

In the past two decades, use of biomolecules, either from biological or biomimetic systems (or so-called synthesis), has emerged as a promising green approach to synthesize gold nanomaterials (Au NMs). Here, we describe recent progress on and syntheses Au NMs. We focus our discussions selection principles synthesis mechanisms involving evolution synthesis, contributions bioinspired production hope this review will provide guideline for NMs other metal NMs, further paving their way toward practical applications in field biomedicine.