Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 703 - 718
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Green,
eco-friendly,
cost-effective,
safe,
and
reliable
processes
for
synthesizing
nanoparticles
using
microorganisms
as
bio-nanofactories
have
garnered
significant
interest
due
to
their
ability
transform
metals
into
nanoscale
particles
use
in
various
fields.In
this
study,
silver
nitrate
supernatants
from
Cladosporium
herbarum,
isolated
water
samples
of
Qarun
Lake
Egypt,
were
utilized
the
extracellular
biosynthesis
(AgNPs),
effectiveness
against
pathogenic
was
assessed.Silver
synthesized
four
marine
fungi,
with
optimization
reaction
parameters,
resultant
characterized
a
range
analytical
techniques
including
Transmission
Electron
Microscopy
(TEM),
Fourier
infrared
(FT-IR),
X-ray
analysis.The
antimicrobial
activity
biosynthesized
evaluated
variety
pathogens,
both
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria,
yeast,
fungi.The
results
demonstrated
that
by
herbarum
exhibited
potent
different
pathogens
under
optimal
conditions,
substrate
concentration
5
mM,
an
incubation
temperature
37°C,
pH
value
6,
24-hour
period.TEM
analysis
revealed
formation
spherical,
well-dispersed
sizes
ranging
4
23.1nm,
while
FT-IR
spectroscopy
indicated
prominent
absorption
bands
at
556,
762,
1349,
1451,
1562,
1620,
3352
cm
-1
,
corresponding
stretching
vibrations
alkyl
halides,
C-H
groups,
phenolic
O-H
amide
C-N
NH
2
N-H
hydroxyl
(OH)
respectively.The
mediated
holds
promise
potential
agent
microbes.
Microscopy Research and Technique,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
ABSTRACT
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
synthesized
through
green
methods
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
nanomedicine
due
to
their
unique
inorganic
properties
and
potential
for
a
wide
range
of
biomedical
applications,
including
drug
delivery,
wound
healing,
antimicrobial
therapies.
This
study
presents
novel,
eco‐friendly
method
synthesizing
AgNPs
using
Mirabilis
jalapa
leaf
extract,
which
functions
as
both
reducing
stabilizing
agent.
The
rich
bioactive
compounds
such
triterpenes,
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
steroids,
phenolic
compounds,
plays
critical
role
the
reduction
silver
ions
(Ag
+
)
form
elemental
AgNPs.
were
rigorously
characterized
powder
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
UV–visible
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
energy‐dispersive
(EDX)
analysis.
spectra
exhibited
an
absorption
peak
431–446
nm,
indicative
formation
polydispersed
with
surface
plasmon
resonance,
while
XRD
analysis
confirmed
crystalline
face‐centered
cubic
(FCC)
structure.
SEM
imaging
revealed
spherical
quasi‐spherical
morphologies,
EDX
presence
minimal
contamination.
Antibacterial
activity,
assessed
agar
well
diffusion
method,
demonstrated
inhibitory
effects
against
Gram‐positive
Gram‐negative
bacteria,
although
showed
reduced
efficacy
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Bacillus
subtilis
.
These
promising
properties,
coupled
long‐established
use
healing
infection
management,
highlight
these
applications.
novelty
this
research
lies
M.
extract
synthesis
AgNPs,
offering
sustainable
alternative
conventional
chemical
methods.
Future
studies
should
delve
into
optimizing
process
large‐scale
production,
evaluating
vivo
nanoparticles,
exploring
interactions
broader
pathogens.
work
paves
way
development
green‐synthesized
effective,
agents
control
care
nanomedicine,
significantly
advance
field
by
safer,
more
solutions
clinical
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1264 - 1264
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Silver
nanoparticles
have
unique
physical,
chemical,
and
biological
properties
that
make
them
attractive
for
medical
applications.
They
gained
attention
in
dentistry
their
potential
use
caries
management.
This
study
reviews
the
different
synthesis
methods
of
silver
application
are
tiny
typically
less
than
100
nanometres
size.
a
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
making
highly
reactive
allowing
to
interact
with
bacteria
other
materials
at
molecular
level.
low
toxicity
biocompatibility.
Researchers
employed
various
synthesise
nanoparticles,
including
methods.
By
controlling
process,
defined
sizes,
shapes,
wide
use.
exhibit
strong
antibacterial
properties,
capable
inhibiting
broad
range
bacteria,
antibiotic-resistant
strains.
inhibit
growth
cariogenic
such
as
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(20)
Published: March 2, 2024
Abstract
Antibacterial
materials
and
surfaces
play
an
important
role
in
various
applications,
including
healthcare,
food
packaging,
environmental
protection.
This
study
investigated
the
use
of
nanoimprint
lithography
for
fabrication
antibacterial
hierarchical
polymer
film.
The
structures
were
produced
on
poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene)
(PVDF‐HFP)
films
incorporated
with
silver
(Ag)
particles.
process
involved
situ
chemical
reduction
method
to
synthesize
PVDF‐HFP/Ag
Subsequently,
a
two‐step
technique
was
employed
create
structures.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
images
confirmed
uniform
distribution
these
across
surface
properties
samples
assessed
using
two
model
bacterial
species,
Streptococcus
agalactiae
Escherichia
coli
as
representative
bacteria
models.
Results
demonstrated
significant
improvement
behavior,
which
is
attributed
presence
films.
offers
insights
into
development
lithography.
These
can
be
potentially
used
biomedical
applications.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Biochemical
synthesis
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
using
plant
part
extracts
as
capping
and
reducing
agents
has
drawn
considerable
attention
in
research
with
a
growing
focus
on
green
chemistry.
The
present
study
utilized
Sapota
(Manilkara
zapota
L.)
peel
extract
to
synthesize
silver
(SP-AgNPs)
ultrasonic
vibration.
Different
characterization
techniques
such
UV-vis
spectroscopy,
dynamic
light
scattering,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy,
Field
emission
scanning
electron
microscope,
High
resolution
transmission
microscopy,
X-ray
diffraction
were
employed
check
the
production
SP-AgNPs.
AgNPs
crystalline
nature
had
an
average
particle
size
27.906
nm.
primarily
focused
two
aspects:
catalytic
activity
SP-AgNPs
degrading
environmental
pollutants
their
ability
act
colorimetric
sensors
for
toxic
metal
ions.
exhibited
significant
decomposition
various
Methyl
Orange
(0.035
±
0.090
min−1,
92.89
1.79%),
Crystal
Violet
(0.1097
0.1016
85.56
2.21%)
Cosmic
Brilliant
Blue
G-250
(0.0697
0.0275
79.56
1.80%).
high
degradation
percentages
reaction
rate
constants
indicate
efficiency
pollutant
degradation.
Additionally,
demonstrated
effectiveness
detecting
ions,
particularly
Co2+
Hg2+
limits
detection
54.40
1.43
µM
10.70
0.16
µM.
With
impressive
sensitivity
low
limits,
showed
promise
these
which
are
often
found
contaminants.
Moreover,
plant-based
synthesis,
toxicity,
cost-effectiveness
make
them
attractive
options
remediation
efforts.