scholarly journals Optimization of biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from flavonoid-rich Clinacanthus nutans leaf and stem aqueous extracts

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 200065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nur Aishah Mat Yusuf ◽  
Che Nurul Azieyan Che Mood ◽  
Nor Hazwani Ahmad ◽  
Doblin Sandai ◽  
Chee Keong Lee ◽  
...  

Background : Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in food industries, biomedical, dentistry, catalysis, diagnostic biological probes and sensors. The use of plant extract for AgNPs synthesis eliminates the process of maintaining cell culture and the process could be scaled up under a non-aseptic environment. The purpose of this study is to determine the classes of phytochemicals, to biosynthesize and characterize the AgNPs using Clinacanthus nutans leaf and stem extracts. In this study, AgNPs were synthesized from the aqueous extracts of C. nutans leaves and stems through a non-toxic, cost-effective and eco-friendly method. Results : The formation of AgNPs was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, and the size of AgNP-L (leaf) and AgNP-S (stem) were 114.7 and 129.9 nm, respectively. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed spherical nanoparticles with AgNP-L and AgNP-S ranging from 10 to 300 nm and 10 to 180 nm, with average of 101.18 and 75.38 nm, respectively. The zeta potentials of AgNP-L and AgNP-S were recorded at −42.8 and −43.9 mV. X-ray diffraction analysis matched the face-centred cubic structure of silver and was capped with bioactive compounds. Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer analysis revealed the presence of few functional groups of phenolic and flavonoid compounds. These functional groups act as reducing agents in AgNPs synthesis. Conclusion : These results showed that the biogenically synthesized nanoparticles reduced silver ions to silver nanoparticles in aqueous condition and the AgNPs formed were stable and less toxic.

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Popov ◽  
Ivaylo Hinkov ◽  
Svetlomir Diankov ◽  
Maria Karsheva ◽  
Yordan Handzhiyski

AbstractThe antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles (NPs) depends of the surface area in contact with microorganisms. The large surface area of the nanoparticles enhances their interaction with the microbes. In this work, a green, simple, rapid, and efficient ultrasound-assisted reduction method for silver nanoparticles (AgNP) synthesis is presented. For the synthesis, an aqueous solution of silver nitrate, ethanol, and ammonia was used. The adopted method can be easily implemented for any kind of scientific or industrial application due to its cost-effective nature. The effect of sonication time on the nanoparticle formation was investigated. Silver nanoparticles were analyzed through transmission electron microscopy and UV-vis spectroscopy. Antimicrobial additives can be incorporated in mass in different matrixes (polymeric or cellulosic), which is a convenient methodology to achieve antimicrobial activity. In this work, silver nanoparticles were incorporated in cellulose using an ultrasonic bath technique. The most important aspect of cellulose containing silver nanoparticles prepared by this method is its high antimicrobial efficiency. The microbiological study was carried out by a standard agar technique. The analysis showed that cellulose with incorporated silver nanoparticles exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against


Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2383
Author(s):  
Majid Sharifi-Rad ◽  
Pawel Pohl ◽  
Francesco Epifano ◽  
José M. Álvarez-Suarez

Today, the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a promising strategy in material science and nanotechnology. In this research, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized through the high-efficient, cost-effective green and facile process, using the Astragalus tribuloides Delile. root extract as a bioreduction and capping agent at room temperature. UV–Vis spectroscopy was applied for the investigation of the reaction proceedings. To characterize the greenly synthesized AgNPs, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses were utilized. In addition, the total phenolics and flavonoids contents, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities of the greenly synthesized AgNPs and the A. tribuloides root extract were evaluated. The results indicated that the AgNPs had spherical morphology and crystalline structure with the average size of 34.2 ± 8.0 nm. The total phenolics and flavonoids contents of the greenly synthesized AgNPs were lower than those for the A. tribuloides root extract. The resultant AgNPs exhibited the appropriate antioxidant activity (64%) as compared to that for the A. tribuloides root extract (47%). The antibacterial test approved the higher bactericidal activity of the resulting AgNPs on the Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in comparison to the A. tribuloides root extract. Considering the anti-inflammatory activity, the greenly synthesized AgNPs showed a stranger effect than the A. tribuloides root extract (82% versus 69% at 500 μg/mL). Generally, the AgNPs that were fabricated by using the A. tribuloides root extract had appropriate antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities and, therefore, can be considered as a promising candidate for various biomedical applications.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Sharma ◽  
Nakuleshwar Dut Jasuja ◽  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
Mohammad Irfan Ali

The present study explores biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the cell-free extract ofSpirulina platensis. Biosynthesised AgNPs were characterised by UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, and FTIR analysis and finally evaluated for antibacterial activity. Extracellular synthesis using aqueous extract ofS. platensisshowed the formation of well scattered, highly stable, spherical AgNPs with an average size of 30–50 nm. The size and morphology of the nanoparticles were confirmed by SEM and TEM analysis. FTIR and UV-Vis spectra showed that biomolecules, proteins and peptides, are mainly responsible for the formation and stabilisation of AgNPs. Furthermore, the synthesised nanoparticles exhibited high antibacterial activity against pathogenic Gram-negative, that is,Escherichia coli, MTCC-9721;Proteus vulgaris, MTCC-7299;Klebsiella pneumoniae, MTCC-9751, and Gram-positive, that is,Staphylococcus aureus, MTCC-9542;S. epidermidis, MTCC-2639;Bacillus cereus, MTCC-9017, bacteria. The AgNPs had shown maximum zone of inhibition (ZOI) that is31.3±1.11inP. vulgaris. Use of such a microalgal system provides a simple, cost-effective alternative template for the biosynthesis of nanomaterials of silver in a large scale that could be of great use in biomedical applications.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (24) ◽  
pp. 7709
Author(s):  
Humaira Rizwana ◽  
Najat A. Bokahri ◽  
Fatimah S. Alkhattaf ◽  
Gadah Albasher ◽  
Horiah A. Aldehaish

In the present study, mace-mediated silver nanoparticles (mace-AgNPs) were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated against an array of pathogenic microorganisms. Mace, the arils of Myristica fragrans, are a rich source of several bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and aromatic compounds. During nano synthesis, the bioactive compounds in mace aqueous extracts serve as excellent bio reductants, stabilizers, and capping agents. The UV-VIS spectroscopy of the synthesized NPs showed an intense and broad SPR absorption peak at 456 nm. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis showed the size with a Z average of 50 nm, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies depicted the round shape and small size of the NPs, which ranged between 5–28 nm. The peaks related to important functional groups, such as phenols, alcohols, carbonyl groups, amides, alkanes and alkenes, were obtained on a Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum. The peak at 3 keV on the energy dispersive X-ray spectrum (EDX) validated the presence of silver (Ag). Mace-silver nanoparticles exhibited potent antifungal and antibacterial activity against several pathogenic microorganisms. Additionally, the synthesized mace-AgNPs displayed an excellent cytotoxic effect against the human cervical cancer cell line. The mace-AgNPs demonstrated robust antibacterial, antifungal, and cytotoxic activity, indicating that the mace-AgNPs might be used in the agrochemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, and biomedical applications. However, future studies to understand its mode of action are needed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah A. Alarfajj ◽  
Mohammedsaleh Almallahi ◽  
Murugan A. Munusamy ◽  
Mickymaray Suresh ◽  
Wael Alturaiki

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes produced by E. coli like some gram negative bacteria. The patients who are affected by ESBL producing bacteria facing a major problem and they may need different β- lactam antibiotics to treat the infection. But this extensive use of β- lactam antibiotics against ESPLs creating major public health threat.  As an alternative currently many eco- friendly, non-toxic, low cost nanoparticles are synthesizing by biogenic way used as an alternative for the β- lactam antibiotics. In the present study silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Ayurveda Toothpowder. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized using ultraviolet (UV)-visible (vis) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis and finally the antibacterial activity was performed against ESBL producing bacteria by well diffusion method. Antibacterial tests against ESPL producing E.coli cells using biogenic synthesized AgNPs showed significant antibacterial effect at low concentration of AgNPs. The results proved that the biogenic synthesised nanoparticles using Toothpowder extract would help to arrest ESBL producing bacteria a


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-497
Author(s):  
Elias Emenka ELEMIKE ◽  
Damian Cinedu ONWUDIWE ◽  
Tanzim SAIYED ◽  
Anthony Chinonso EKENNIA ◽  
Mayowa Akeem AZEEZ

Silver nanoparticles were prepared through an environmental friendly and cost-effective plant-mediated technique, using crude extracts of Welsh onion plant. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis spectrophotometer, powdered X-ray diffractometer (p-XRD), Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectrophotometer, and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Silver nanoparticles of different sizes and morphologies were obtained by varying some synthesis parameters such as concentrations of AgNO3 (1, 2 and 5 mM) and ratio of the volume of the plant extract to AgNO3 (1:5 and 1:10) at constant reaction temperature of 80 °C. The difference in the reaction conditions showed significant effects on silver nanoparticles obtained. The surface plasmon resonance (SPR) varied with change in concentration of AgNO3 and the ratio of the AgNO3 to the plant extracts. The lowest SPR appeared around 412 nm (2 mM; 1:10), while the largest was achieved around 427 nm (5 mM; 1:10). FTIR results revealed the presence of different characteristic functional groups responsible for the bioreduction of silver ions in Welsh onion extract. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the lowest average particle size of the silver nanoparticles was 3.74 nm (2 mM; 1:10), while the highest was 15.72 nm (1 mM; 1:5). Monodispersed spherical shaped nanoparticles were obtained from the 2 mM concentration of the AgNO3, while particles with some degree of agglomeration were obtained from 1 and 5 mM concentration. The p-XRD studies revealed face centred cubic structures. The nanoparticles obtained from 1 and 5 mM (1:5) gave moderate photo-catalytic potentials in the degradation of methyl red dye. However, the photocatalytic property increased with increase in the concentration of the precursor salt (AgNO3) from 1 to 5 mM. Gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus and Gram negative Klebsiela pneumonia and Escherichia coli bacteria strains were susceptible to the silver nanoparticles (2 mM). The nanoparticles were most active against E. coli with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) below 0.05 mg/mL. The silver nanoparticles could become potential compounds in the future antibiotic research.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raúl A. Morales-Luckie ◽  
Víctor Sánchez-Mendieta ◽  
Oscar Olea-Mejia ◽  
Alfredo R. Vilchis-Nestor ◽  
Gustavo López-Téllez ◽  
...  

Silver nanoparticles were synthesized and supported on thin nylon membranes by means of a simple method of impregnation and chemical reduction of Ag ions at ambient conditions. Particles of less than 10 nm were obtained using this methodology, in which the nylon fibers behave as constrained nanoreactors. Pores on nylon fibres along with oxygen and nitrogen from amide moieties in nylon provide effective sites forin situreduction of silver ions and for the formation and stabilization of Ag nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed that silver nanoparticles are well dispersed throughout the nylon fibers. Furthermore, an interaction between nitrogen of amides moieties of nylon-6,6 and silver nanoparticles has been found by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Siti Husnaa Mohd Taib ◽  
Kamyar Shameli ◽  
Roshafima Rasit Ali ◽  
Zahra Izadiyan ◽  
Zatil Izzah Ahmad Tarmizi

The present paper reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) by a green method using Hibiscus sabdariffa (H. sabdariffa) leaves extract as reductant and stabilizer. The synthesized Ag-NPs were characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). UV-vis spectrum of synthesized Ag-NPs showed a peak at 378 nm. TEM analysis revealed that the particles were spherical and irregular in shape and has average size around 56.52 nm. This structure and size of particles were confirmed by AFM analysis. The UV-vis and FTIR spectrum provides evidence of the presence of caffeic acid component as a representative biomolecule in stabilising the nanoparticles based on previous studies. Hence, this study advocates that H. sabdariffa have potential for synthesizing nanoparticles.


Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Anadil Gul ◽  
Fozia ◽  
Asmat Shaheen ◽  
Ijaz Ahmad ◽  
Baharullah Khattak ◽  
...  

The need of non-toxic synthesis protocols for nanoparticles arises developing interest in biogenic approaches. The present project was focused on cost effective, environment congenial synthesis of Ag nanoparticles and their biological applications. Leaf and root extracts of Ricinus communis were used as a reducing and stabilizing agent in synthesis process. A Proposed mechanism in published literature suggested that Indole-3-acetic acid, l-valine, triethyl citrate, and quercetin-3-0-p-d-glucopyranoside phytoconstituents of Ricinus communis act as reducing and capping agents. The synthesized Ag NPs were characterized with a help X-ray diffractometer, Transmission electron microscopy, UV-Vis spectrophotometry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The XRD results inveterate the synthesis of pure nano size crystalline silver particles. The FTIR data revealed the possible functional groups of biomolecules involved in bio reduction and capping for efficient stabilization of silver nanoparticles. TEM analysis confirmed the almost spherical morphology of synthesized particles with mean size 29 and 38 nm for R-Ag-NPs (root) and L-Ag-NPs (leaf), respectively. The stability of synthesized nanoparticles was examined against heat and pH. It was observed that synthesized nanoparticles were stable up to 100 °C temperature and also showed stability in neutral, basic and slightly acidic medium (pH 05–06) for several months while below pH 5 were unstable. The synthesized silver nanoparticles had promising inhibition efficiency in multiple applications, including as bactericidal/fungicidal agents and Urease/Xanthine oxidase enzymes inhibitors. The cytotoxicity of synthesized nanoparticles shows that the concentration under 20 μg/mL were biologically compatible.


Author(s):  
Utkarsh Jain ◽  
CS Pundir ◽  
Shaivya Gupta ◽  
Nidhi Chauhan

Recent advancements in nanotechnology, for the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles through enormous techniques, showed multidimensional developments. One among many facets of nanotechnology is to procure and adopt new advancements for green technology over chemical reduction synthesis. This adaptation for acquiring green nanotechnology leads us to a new dimension of nanobiotechnology. In order to imply one such efforts, in this study the emphasis is being laid on the synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using green technology and eliminating chemical reduction methods. Different characterization techniques such as UV–Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering were used to carry out the experiments. The average size of MgO nanoparticles were obtained in the range of 85–95 nm, when synthesized by various sources. The extracts of plants were capable of producing MgO nanoparticles efficiently and exhibited good results during cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study. The electrode modified with MgO nanoparticles (plant extract) showed good stability (90 days) and high conductivity. This study reports cost-effective and environment-friendly method for synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using plant extracts. The process is rapid, simple, and convenient and can be used as an alternative to chemical method.


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