scholarly journals Fruit Biowaste Mediated Green Route Approach Silver Nanopartilces - As Antibacterial Material

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Ranjith Kumar R ◽  
Manikantan J ◽  
Balaganesh A.S ◽  
Dinesh K.P.B ◽  
Chandar Shekar B

Environmental free approach or green chemistry synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has become new growing branch of nanobiotehnology. In this present work a simple and environmental free biosynthesis silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared using Musambi Peels (MPs) aqueous extract as the reducing agent guided by the principles of green chemistry. The fruit waste aqueous extract was challenged with silver nitrate solution for the production of AgNPs in room temperature. The crystalline phase and morphology of AgNPs were determined from UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, X-raydiffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS).The UV-Vis spectrum indicated that the surface plasmon broad peak was observed nearby 450 nm throughout the reaction 30min-24h. XRD spectrum revealed that the average size of biowaste mediated AgNPs obtained approximately 46 nm by using the Debye-Scherrer equation. SEM image of AgNPs showed uniformly distributed on the surface of the cell with high agglomeration. EDS analysis revealed that the presence of silver was confirmed from the Ag peaks at 2.8-3.7 keV. In addition, the biowaste mediated AgNPsloaded disk were tested for antibacterial properties against Escherchia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and found that the obtained metallic AgNPs have been good antibacterial material for biological applications.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Sedighe Khodadadi ◽  
Nafiseh Mahdinezhad ◽  
Bahman Fazeli-Nasab ◽  
Mohammad Javad Heidari ◽  
Baratali Fakheri ◽  
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Objective. Vaccinium genus plants have medicinal value, of which Vaccinium arctostaphylos (Caucasian whortleberry or Qare-Qat in the local language) is the only available species in Iran. Public tendency to use herbal remedies and natural products such as synthesized nanoparticles is increasing due to the proof of the destructive side effects of chemical drugs. Nanosilver products have been effective against more than 650 microbe types. This study was aimed at assessing the possibility of green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Vaccinium arctostaphylos aqueous extract and at evaluating its antibacterial properties, as well. Materials and Methods. In order to synthesize silver nanoparticles, different volumes of Vaccinium arctostaphylos aqueous extract (3, 5, 10, 15, and 30 ml) were assessed with different silver nitrate solution concentrations (0.5, 1, 3, 5, and 10 mM) and different reaction time durations (1, 3, 5, 10, and 20 minutes) at room temperature using a rotary shaker with a speed of 150 rpm. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were carried out. The antibacterial activity of the aqueous extract and the synthesized nanoparticles was evaluated, as well. Results. Silver nanoparticle formation process was confirmed with XRD analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and FTIR spectroscopy. The UV-Vis spectroscopy of silver colloidal nanoparticles showed a surface plasmon resonance peak at 443 nm under optimal conditions (3 ml aqueous extract volume, 1 mM silver nitrate solution concentration, and 3 min reaction time under sunlight exposure). The reduction of silver ions to silver nanoparticles in solution was confirmed, as well. Based on X-ray diffraction analysis, the size of silver nanoparticles was in the range of 7-16 nm. TEM images showed an even distribution of silver nanoparticles, with a spherical shape. FTIR spectroscopy demonstrated the presence of different functional groups of oxygenated compounds such as carboxyl, hydroxyl, and nitrogenous groups. The antibacterial properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were confirmed. Conclusion. The synthesized nanoparticles showed more antibacterial properties against gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) than gram-negative ones (Escherichia coli and Salmonella enteritidis).


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Vazquez-Munoz ◽  
M. Josefina Arellano-Jimenez ◽  
Jose L. Lopez-Ribot

Abstract Objective Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be difficult or expensive to obtain or synthesize for laboratories in resource-limited facilities. The purpose of this work was to create a fast, facile, and cost-effective method for synthesizing AgNPs with potent antimicrobial properties, that can be readily implemented in non-specialized laboratories.Results Our developed method uses a rather simple and rapid chemical reduction process that involves the addition of a polyvinylpyrrolidone solution to a warmed silver nitrate solution under constant vigorous stirring, immediately followed by the addition of sodium borohydride with constant stirring for an additional 15 minutes. AgNPs had an aspect ratio close to 1, with an average size of 6.18 ± 5 nm. AgNPs displayed potent antimicrobial activity, with Minimal Inhibitory Concentration values of 3 µg mL-1 and 1.5 µg mL-1 for Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans respectively.Keywords : Silver nanoparticles, nanoantibiotics, synthesis method, AgNPs, metallic nanoparticles


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 283-293
Author(s):  
Milad Torabfam ◽  
Meral Yüce

AbstractGreen synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) is acquiring considerable attention due to its environmental and economic superiorities over other methods. This study describes the practical synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through the reduction of silver nitrate solution using an algal source, Chlorella vulgaris, as the reducing as well as the stabilizing agent. The energy required for this synthesis was supplied by microwave radiation. The ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy exhibited a single peak related to the surface plasmon absorbance of AgNPs at 431 nm. The AgNPs with high stability (a zeta potential of −17 mV), hydrodynamic size distribution of 1–50 nm, and mostly spherical shape were obtained through a 10 min process. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis revealed that several functional groups, including carbonyl groups of C. vulgaris, play a significant role in the formation of functional NPs. Antibacterial features of the produced AgNPs were verified against those of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar typhimurium and Staphylococcus aureus, demonstrating a considerable growth inhibition at increasing concentrations of the NPs. As a result, the formed AgNPs can be used as a promising agent against bacterial diseases.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 8577-8586

Nanoparticle synthesis by the biological method is economical and environmentally friendly. In the present study, the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles is performed by using extracts of Melia Azedarach plant leaves. The synthesis is performed by adding to the silver nitrate solution to the leaf extract of Melia azedarach. The color change state the precipitation of nanoparticles of silver. The silver nanoparticles obtained were characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX). The XRD analysis shows the particle size of 11 nm calculated by the Debye-Scherrer. The microstructure analysis shows silver particles of spherical and triangular. The corrosion rate was found to be 0.025 mpy. The green silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) synthesized have better antimicrobial potential against both bacteria’s (Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa).


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
Zahra Goli ◽  
Cobra Izanloo

Background: Silver nanoparticles have a profound role in the field of high sensitivity biomolecular detection, catalysis, biosensors and medicine. In the present study, aqueous extract of Dracocephalum kotschyi has been used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Objective: In this study, we evaluated the antioxidant features and the possibility of biosynthesis of AgNPs using an aqueous extract of Dracocephalum kotschyi and also evaluated the antibacterial activities of the synthesized nanoparticles. Methods: An eco-friendly and cost-effective protocol for the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles by utilizing a renewable natural resource, aqueous solution of Dracocephalum kotschyi, was proposed. Synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV–Vis spectroscopy, SEM, EDS, and XRD pattern. Results: At first, the extract of Dracocephalum kotschyi was assessed to determine and confirm the presence of an antioxidant feature. Resuscitation of one mM silver nitrate solution was carried out by the herbal extract. The solution containing AgNPs obtained from green synthesis had a maximum optical density at 225 nm. In addition, the presence of AgNPs was approved by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Images of the scanning electron microscope demonstrated that the synthesized AgNPs had the shape of rods and the size distribution of 48-51 nm. One of the benefits of this method is a uniform size distribution. Moreover, the effects of reaction time and concentration of the herbal extract were assessed by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. In the end, we assessed the antibacterial impact of the synthesized AgNPs against some pathogenic bacterial strains. According to the results, the produced nanostructures had a proper impact on two bacteria of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, Dracocephalum kotschyi can be a suitable compound for the synthesis of nanostructures due to its indigenous cultivation and great medicinal properties.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7284
Author(s):  
Piya Roychoudhury ◽  
Aleksandra Golubeva ◽  
Przemysław Dąbek ◽  
Michał Gloc ◽  
Renata Dobrucka ◽  
...  

Fabrication of flower-like nanostructures are gaining attention because of their high surface/volume ratio and extensive adsorption capacity. In the present investigation, flower-shaped, autofluorescent silver-silica (Ag-SiO2) hybrid nanoparticles have been fabricated exploiting diatoms as a source of nanosilica. Two different species of Gedaniella including G. flavovirens and G. mutabilis showed their efficacy in synthesizing fluorescent Ag-SiO2 nanoflowers (NFs) and nanospheres (NSs) against 9 mM silver nitrate solution, respectively. The biogenic nanoconjugate (Ag-SiO2) was characterized by Uv-vis spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopy. Production of Ag-SiO2 hybrid nanoparticle was confirmed by observing both Ag and Si signals from a single nanoparticle in an EDS study. The broad and single absorption band at ~420 nm in Uv-vis spectroscopy confirmed proper miscibility and production of hybrid nanoparticles. The Ag-SiO2 nanohybrids revealed autofluorescent property under the blue light region (excitation ~450–490 nm). SEM images of particles synthesized by G. flavovirens revealed the production of microscopic flower shaped Ag-SiO2 particles with several layers of petals. A TEM study confirmed that the synthesized Ag-SiO2 NFs are variable in size with 100–500 nm in diameter. Decolorization of methylene blue after exposure to Ag-SiO2 particles confirmed catalytic activity of synthesized nanostructures. This eco-friendly method provides a new dimension in nanobiotechnology for biogenesis of such hierarchical nanostructure in a cost-effective way.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh-Truc Vo ◽  
Thi Thanh-Ngan Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thanh-Tam Huynh ◽  
Thi Thuy-Trang Vo ◽  
Thi Thuy-Nhung Nguyen ◽  
...  

Crinum latifolium (CL) leaf is a source of various biologically active compounds such as alkaloid and phenolic compounds, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antimicrobial effects. In the purpose of expanding applications for the field of bionanotechnology, we report biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by using aqueous extract from C. latifolium leaf and explore antibacterial activity and catalytic performance for degradation of pollutants. The formation of CL-AgNPs and CL-AuNPs is confirmed and optimized by UV-visible spectroscopy with surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peaks at around 402 and 539 nm, respectively. The spherical CL-AgNPs have an average diameter of 20.5 nm and the multishaped CL-AuNPs possess an average size of 17.6 nm. The actions of four bacterial strains were strongly inhibited by using the CL-AgNPs. Furthermore, the biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) exhibited the excellent catalytic degradation performance of pollutants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1484 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Asimuddin ◽  
Mohammed Rafi Shaik ◽  
Neeshat Fathima ◽  
M. Shaistha Afreen ◽  
Syed Farooq Adil ◽  
...  

Due to their low cost and environmentally friendly nature, plant extracts based methods have gained significant popularity among researchers for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Herein, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was performed using the aqueous solution of Ziziphus mauritiana leaves extract (ZM-LE) as a bio-reducing agent. The as-obtained silver nanoparticles were characterized by using UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD (X-ray diffraction), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), and FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy). In addition, the effects of the concentrations of the leaves extract, silver nitrate, and the temperature on the preparation of nanoparticles were also investigated. In order to determine the nature of secondary metabolites present in leaves extract, a preliminary investigation of phytoconstituents was carried out using different methods including Folin-Ciocalteu and AlCl3 methods. The results have indicated the presence of a considerable amount of phenolic and flavonoid contents in the leaves extract, which are believed to be responsible for the reduction of silver ions and stabilization of resulting nanoparticles. Indeed, the FT-IR spectrum of silver nanoparticles also confirmed the presence of residual phytomolecules of leaves extract as stabilizing ligands on the surface of nanoparticles. The antibacterial properties of as-obtained silver nanoparticles were tested against various bacterial strains including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacillus subtilis. The nanoparticles strongly inhibited the growth of S. aureus with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2.5 μg/ml and moderately inhibited the growth of E. coli with a MIC of 5 μg/ml.


Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mudassir Iqbal ◽  
Hadia Zafar ◽  
Azhar Mahmood ◽  
Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi ◽  
Muhammad Waqar Aslam

This research endeavor aims to develop polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based films capable of blends with silver nanoparticles (Ag–NPs) for improved antibacterial properties and good mechanical strength to widen its scope in the field of wound dressing and bandages. This study reports synthesis of propylamine-substituted PVA (PA–PVA), Ag–NPs via chemical and green methods (starch capping) and their blended films in various proportions. Employment of starch-capped Ag–NPs as nanofillers into PVA films has substantially improved the above-mentioned properties in the ensuing nanocomposites. Synthesis of PA–PVA, starch-capped Ag–NPs and blended films were well corroborated with UV/Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, NMR, XRD and SEM analysis. Synthesized Ag–NPs were of particle shape and have an average size 20 nm and 40 nm via green and chemical synthesis, respectively. The successful blending of Ag–NPs was yielded up to five weight per weight into PA–PVA film as beyond this self-agglomeration of Ag–NPs was observed. Antibacterial assay has shown good antimicrobial activities by five weight per weight Ag–NPs(G)-encapsulated into PA–PVA blended film, i.e., 13 mm zone inhibition against Escherichia coli and 11 mm zone inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus. Physical strength was measured in the terms of young’s modulus via tensile stress–strain curves of blended films. The five weight per weight Ag–NPs(G)/PA–PVA blend film showed maximum tensile strength 168.2 MPa while three weight per weight Ag–NPs(G)/PVA blend film showed highest values for ultimate strain 297.0%. Ag–NPs embedment into PA–PVA was resulted in strong and ductile film blend than pristine PA–PVA film due to an increase in hydrogen bonding. These good results of five weight per weight Ag–NPs(G)/PA–PVA product make it a potent candidate for wound dressing application in physically active body areas.


2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovana Milanović ◽  
Mirjana Kostić ◽  
Suzana Dimitrijević ◽  
Katarina Popović ◽  
Petar Škundrić

The purpose of this research was to study antibacterial activity of selectively oxidized lyocell fibers with incorporated silver particles against gram (+) and gram (-) pathogens. Antibacterial properties were accomplished by incorporation of silver ions into modified lyocell fibers by chemisorption from aqueous silver nitrate solution. In order to improve sorption properties of lyocell fibers, the selective TEMPO-mediated oxidation, i.e. oxidation with sodium hypochlorite and catalytic amount of sodium bromide and 2,2´,6,6´-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxy radical (TEMPO), was applied. The influence of oxidation conditions оn the amount of sorbed silver, and thus on the degree of antibacterial activity was determined. It was found that the maximum amount of sorbed silver was 0.996 mmol/g cell. The antibacterial activity of the TEMPO-oxidized lyocell fibers with silver particles was confirmed in vitro against two strains: Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922). The silver-loaded TEMPO-oxidized lyocell fibers showed better antimicrobial activity against strain Staphylococcus aureus.


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