Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using fresh extracts of Tridax procumbens linn.
A simple and eco-friendly method for the synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles (NP's) using an aqueous solution of T. procumbens fresh plant extract (leaf and stem) as a bioreductant is reported. The prepared biogenic nanoparticles were well characterized using U.V. visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The particles were confirmed to be elemental crystal by X-ray diffraction. The potential applications of biosynthesized nanoparticles as antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) against pathogens Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillusflavus were demonstrated.
Himakshi
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Bhati-Kushwaha
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D001231:Aspergillus flavus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D019659:Asteraceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010316:Particle Size; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry; D012834:Silver / Q000737:chemistry*; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D012834:Silver