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Antibacterial potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Madhuca longifolia flower extract as a green resource.
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Microbial Pathogenesis . Aug2018, Vol. 121, p184-189. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The green and one-step synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has been proposed as simple and ecofriendly. In the present study, a flower extract of Madhuca longifolia was used for the reduction of silver nitrate into AgNPs, with phytochemicals from the flower extract as a reducing and stabilizing agents. The synthesized AgNPs were spherical and oval shaped and about 30–50 nm sizes. The appearance of a brown color in the reaction mixture is a primary indication of AgNPs formation, and it was confirmed by observing UV-visible spectroscopy peak at 436 nm. The Energy Dispersive X-ray spectra and X-ray diffraction analysis results together confirm that the synthesized nanoparticles contain silver and silver chloride nanoparticles. The Zeta potential analysis indicates presence of negative charges on synthesized AgNPs. The FT-IR study represents involvement of functional groups in AgNPs synthesis. Synthesized AgNPs shows potential antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. M. longifolia flower is a good source for AgNPs synthesis and synthesized AgNPs are applicable as antibacterial agent in therapeutics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08824010
- Volume :
- 121
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131031791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2018.05.040