Green Processing and Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
are
extensively
studied
as
potent
antibacterial
agents
targeting
antibiotic-resistant
pathogens.
Cellular
damage
induced
through
various
mechanisms
that
can
affect
multiple
cell
components
like
the
outer
membrane,
enzymes,
and
proteins
is
closely
linked
to
their
chemical
morphological
characteristics.
We
investigated
impact
of
AgNPs’
size
on
effectiveness
using
two
differently
sized
nanoparticles:
silver
nanoparticle-
Citrus
limon
(AgCL)
with
an
average
21
nm
sinensis
(AgCS)
13
nm,
derived
from
C.
environmentally
friendly
methods.
The
study
evaluated
effects
by
assessing
morphology
changes
via
scanning
electron
microscopy,
metabolic
alterations
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
oxidative
stress
responses
biochemical
markers
in
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
cells
exposed
AgNPs.
results
showed
both
AgCL
AgCS
exhibited
remarkable
activity,
evidenced
inhibition
zones
14
±
1.5
16
1.0
mm,
respectively.
Morphological
K.
treated
AgNPs
were
dependent,
notable
noted.
FT-IR
spectroscopy
revealed
concentration-dependent
changes,
particularly
shifts
functional
groups
involved
fluidity
wall
lipid,
protein
structure.
Exposure
led
increased
lipid
peroxides
reduced
levels
enzymatic
non-enzymatic
antioxidants,
more
prominently
observed
smaller
(13
nm).
induce
strains,
demonstrating
greater
efficacy.
These
findings
underscore
importance
nanoparticle
optimizing
properties
against
Nanocomposites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 20 - 51
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
The
rise
of
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR),
particularly
in
pathogens
like
Salmonella
Enterica
(SE),
Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa
(PA),
Staphyloccocus
Aureus
(SA),
Escheria
Coli
(EC),
and
Klebsiella
Pneumonia
(KP),
has
led
to
a
critical
need
for
alternative
treatments.
This
review
introduces
the
green
synthesis
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
using
fruit
extracts
as
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
approach
address
AMR.
mechanisms
AMR,
overview
different
AgNP
methods,
especially
bioactive
compounds
from
plant
materials,
characterization
factors
(i.e.
solvents,
temperature,
pH,
precursor
concentrations),
comparison
activities
fruit-derived
AgNPs
were
discussed.
Additionally,
future
research
directions
focus
on
developing
scalable,
cost-effective
processes,
exploring
synergistic
effects
with
antibiotics,
addressing
challenges
nanoparticle
size
control,
stability,
potential
cytotoxicity.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1084 - 1084
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
Antioxidants
are
promising
compounds
with
antimicrobial
activity
against
drug-resistant
pathogens,
especially
when
combined
conventional
antimicrobials.
Our
study
aimed
to
characterize
the
structure
of
nicotinamides
synthesized
from
nicotinic
acid
and
thiocarbohydrazones
evaluate
their
antibacterial
antifungal
activity.
Seven
hydrazides
(NC
Green Processing and Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
are
extensively
studied
as
potent
antibacterial
agents
targeting
antibiotic-resistant
pathogens.
Cellular
damage
induced
through
various
mechanisms
that
can
affect
multiple
cell
components
like
the
outer
membrane,
enzymes,
and
proteins
is
closely
linked
to
their
chemical
morphological
characteristics.
We
investigated
impact
of
AgNPs’
size
on
effectiveness
using
two
differently
sized
nanoparticles:
silver
nanoparticle-
Citrus
limon
(AgCL)
with
an
average
21
nm
sinensis
(AgCS)
13
nm,
derived
from
C.
environmentally
friendly
methods.
The
study
evaluated
effects
by
assessing
morphology
changes
via
scanning
electron
microscopy,
metabolic
alterations
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
oxidative
stress
responses
biochemical
markers
in
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
cells
exposed
AgNPs.
results
showed
both
AgCL
AgCS
exhibited
remarkable
activity,
evidenced
inhibition
zones
14
±
1.5
16
1.0
mm,
respectively.
Morphological
K.
treated
AgNPs
were
dependent,
notable
noted.
FT-IR
spectroscopy
revealed
concentration-dependent
changes,
particularly
shifts
functional
groups
involved
fluidity
wall
lipid,
protein
structure.
Exposure
led
increased
lipid
peroxides
reduced
levels
enzymatic
non-enzymatic
antioxidants,
more
prominently
observed
smaller
(13
nm).
induce
strains,
demonstrating
greater
efficacy.
These
findings
underscore
importance
nanoparticle
optimizing
properties
against