Biological activity of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles depends on the applied natural extracts: a comprehensive study.

ABSTRACT: Due to obvious disadvantages of the classical chemical methods, green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has attracted tremendous attention in recent years. Numerous environmentally benign synthesis methods have been developed yielding nanoparticles via low-cost, eco-friendly, and simple approaches. In this study, our aim was to determine the suitability of coffee and green tea extracts in green synthesis of silver nanoparticles as well as to compare the performance of the obtained materials in different biological systems. We successfully produced silver nanoparticles (C-AgNP and GT-AgNP) using coffee and green tea extracts; moreover, based on our comprehensive screening, we delineated major differences in the biological activity of C-AgNPs and GT-AgNPs. Our results indicate that althoug

SUBMITTER: Ronavari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5291331 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature