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This study investigated a unique one-pot microwave-assisted green synthesis method of gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) using cannabidiol (CBD) as a capping and reducing agent. Furthermore, Au and Ag NPs were also chemically synthesized using poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), which functioned as reference materials when comparing the size, shape, and cytotoxicity of NPs. Synthesis parameters such as reaction time, temperature, and precursor molar ratio were optimized to control the size and shape of the biosynthesized NPs. Various characterization techniques such as transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction were used to confirm the formation and properties of Au and Ag NPs. Both biosynthesized metal NPs were spherical and monodispersed, with average particle sizes of 8.4 nm (Au-CBD) and 4.8 nm (Ag-CBD). This study also explored the potential cytotoxicity of CBD-capped NPs in human keratinocyte cells, which was observed to be of minimal concern. The novel synthesis approach presented in this study is free from harsh chemical reagents; therefore, these NPs can be used in a wide array of applications, including the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.

Cannabidiol-Mediated Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Cytotoxicity of Metal Nanoparticles in Human Keratinocyte Cells