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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered considerable attention owing to their distinctive physicochemical characteristics and extensive applicability across biological, environmental, and industrial domains. Conventional techniques for AgNP production often use hazardous compounds, prompting apprehensions about toxicity and environmental consequences. Green synthesis offers a sustainable alternative by using biological sources, including plant extracts, fungus, bacteria, and biomolecules, to facilitate nanoparticle creation. This method employs an environmentally sustainable process in which natural phytochemicals and microbial enzymes serve as reducing and stabilizing agents, guaranteeing biocompatibility and improved functioning. The characterization of green-synthesized AgNPs employs techniques including UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) to assess structural integrity, morphology, and stability. These nanoparticles have numerous uses in medicine, catalysis, water purification, food packaging, and sensor technologies, underscoring their significance in breakthroughs in nanotechnology. Notwithstanding their promise, obstacles like scalability, repeatability, and mechanistic optimization persist, requiring more study to enhance synthesis techniques and broaden transdisciplinary applications. This study offers a thorough examination of the processes, characterisation, and applications of green-synthesized AgNPs, highlighting their importance in sustainable science and technology.