Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Enicostemma axillare (Lam.) leaf extract.

Abstract In the present article, the facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous leaf extract of Enicostemma axillare (Lam.) has reported. This is a simple, cost-effective, stable for a long time and reproducible aqueous synthesis method to obtain a self-assembly Ag nanoparticles. The size and shape of Ag nanoparticles were characterized by XRD, TEM, and SEM-EDS. The formation and stability of the reduced silver nanoparticles in the colloidal solution were monitored by UV–Vis spectrophotometer analysis. Zeta potential was confirmed by DLS study. The mean particle diameter of silver nanoparticles was calculated from the TEM, SEM and the size of the particles was measured between 15 and 20 nm. TEM analysis revealed the spherical shape of the particles. Crystalline nature of the nanoparticles in the face-centred cubic structure are confirmed by the peaks in the XRD pattern corresponding to (111), (200), (220) and (311) planes. This study showed the biogenic, environmentally friendly and cost-effective synthesis and characterization of the silver nanoparticles. Graphical abstract Graphical abstract for synthesis of AgNPs and their characterization. Image Highlights • Green synthesis of AgNPs is using Enicostemma axillare. • Characterization of AgNPs was done by TEM, SEM and XRD. • The synthesized AgNP solution was stable for more than two months. • The method was eco-friendly, benign and cost-effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]