title: Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Eclipta leaf.
abstract: A green, low-cost and reproducible Eclipta leaves negotiated synthesis of silver nanoparticles is reported. The synthesis is performed at room temperature. X-ray and transmission electron microscopy analyses are performed to ascertain the formation of Ag nanoparticles. Nanoparticles almost spherical in shape having a size of 2-6 nm are found. UV-visible study revealed the surface plasmon resonance at 419 nm. The lattice strain is estimated to be 0.0045 using Williamson-Hall approach. The use of Eclipta for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles offers the benefit of ecofriendliness and amenability for large scale production through scaling up.
authors.affiliation: University Dept. of Chemistry, T.M. Bhagalpur University, India.
authors.forename: Anal K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jha
authors.forename: Kamlesh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Vikash
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Prasad
mesh_terms: D036601:Eclipta / Q000378:metabolism*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000378:metabolism*; D012834:Silver / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D013056:Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts; D012834:Silver