Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using Simarouba glauca DC

Author: Varsha S. Yadav and Manasi S. Patil

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Abstract

Nanotechnology is a field of modern science which deals with the isolation characterization and its application in all aspects of life. An intriguing area of science is nanoparticle research, given how closely nanoparticle properties relate to size, there are many opportunities for unanticipated findings. The usually surprising and unusual behavior of nanoparticles holds great promise for cutting-edge technological application purposes, but also possesses considerable challenges to scientists. The fundamental disadvantage of the physical and chemical processes for producing silver nanoparticles is that they are very expensive, require dangerous, poisonous compounds, and may have adverse effects on the environment and human health. Because green synthesis is less expensive, produces less pollution, and enhances environmental and human health safety, it is more advantageous than standard chemical synthesis. The term "green synthesis of nanomaterials" refers to the synthesis of various metal nanoparticles employing bioactive agents such as plant materials, microbes, and bacteria. The creation of nanoparticles from bacteria and plants is now possible because of green synthesis technology, which is also economically feasible and biologically safe. Silver is one of the safe inorganics antibacterial, antifungal agents used for centuries and has been recognized as a nontoxic substance. Biomolecules present in plant play a role in reducing and capping the nanoparticles from metallic ions. Simarouba glauca is a readily set up of reducing and capping agent for the synthesis of nanoparticles. The demonstration carried out gave ideal results for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle from simarouba glauca. Absorption spectra was observed at 430 nm resulting from the surface Plasmon resonance (SPR). Collectively, this study covers the isolation of green nanoparticles using fresh leaves of Simarouba glauca and its characterization with the help of UV-Vis Spectroscopy, EDX and SEM.

Keywords

Nanotechnology, Silver nanoparticles, Simarouba glauca, UV- Vis Spectroscopy, SEM, EDX

Conclusion

Growing interest in green chemistry and nanotechnology over the past few decades has pushed for the use of green synthetic methods for the production of nanomaterials via plants, microbes, and other creatures. Researchers have been concentrating on green synthesis of nanoparticles in recent years by using an eco-friendly methodology. Due to its affordability, benign method, accessibility, and eco-friendliness, plant extract-mediated nanoparticles have garnered a lot of attention in research, as have their prospective uses in a variety of sectors. The quick biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles using S.glauca leaf extract offers an easy, effective, and environmentally friendly method for producing nanoparticles. It is clear that employing a green synthesis approach to create silver nanoparticles is a simpler and more efficient process. The synthetic nanoparticles were cubical shape with estimated diameters between 80 and 100 nm. The techniques used for characterization like UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM and EDX all of these methods demonstrate the critical significance that plant extract content and metal ion ratio which play important role in determining the shape of nanoparticles. The obtained silver nanoparticles have potential technological uses in the agricultural sector and this straightforward process has several benefits like cost effectiveness, compatibility with nonfertilizer applications, and large-scale commercial production.

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Varsha S. Yadav and Manasi S. Patil (2023). Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using Simarouba glauca DC. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1305-1309.