Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Fagonia cretica and their antimicrobial activities.

ABSTRACT: Silver nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using an efficient bioreducing agent from Fagonia cretica extract having the advantage of eco-friendliness over chemical and physical methods. The sharp color change and appearance of representative absorption peaks in the UV-visible spectra confirm the quick reduction of the Ag salt and evolution of Ag NPs. Morphological and structural aspects showed that the resulting Ag NPs are highly crystalline with an average size of 16 nm. Furthermore, compositional analysis of the extract confirmed the existence of active bioreducing and stabilizing agents in the Fagonia cretica extract. Furthermore, various concentrations of AgNO₃ and the Fagonia cretica extract were employed to obtain a higher yield with better stability

SUBMITTER: Zulfiqar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9473189 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature