Phyto Mediated Eco-Friendly Synthesis Of Nanoparticles And Evaluation Of Antibacterial And Antifungal Activities

Abstract

The synthesis of plant-mediated nanoparticles is becoming more and more popular because of its efficiency, low toxicity, environmental friendliness, and quick processing times. A lot of research has been done using extracts to facilitate the synthesis of plants and their nanoparticles. The wide variety of plants used in this investigation of plant-based nano-synthesis is examined, emphasizing their distinct phytochemical compositions and characteristics. The most common approach for creating metal-bound nanoparticles is wet chemical synthesis, which frequently uses hazardous and combustible compounds. Here, we present an economical and eco-friendly method for producing silver nanoparticles from a 1 mM AgNO₃ solution using SRLE, which serves as both a reducing and a styling agent. UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and SEM analysis revealed that the nanoparticles had a dense, polydispersed spherical form and ranged in average particle size from 14 to 41 nm. Potential antibacterial action against a variety of bacteria and fungi was demonstrated by the produced silver nanoparticles.