Open AccessRapid synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Polylthia longifolia leaves
Author(s) -
Tollamadugu Naga Venkata Krishna Vara Prasad,
Erusan Kuppan Elumalai,
Shaik Khateeja
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of tropical disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.208
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2222-1808
DOI - 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60240-0
Subject(s) - silver nanoparticle , reducing agent , nanoparticle , transmission electron microscopy , environmentally friendly , nuclear chemistry , chemical reduction , nanotechnology , metal , chemistry , chemical laboratory , materials science , organic chemistry , electrochemistry , electrode , ecology , biology , chemical safety , biochemical engineering , engineering
Objective: Metallic nanoparticles are traditionally synthesized by wet chemical techniques,\udwhere the chemicals used are quite often toxic and flammable. In this research article we\udpresent a simple and eco-friendly biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using P. longifolia\udleaf extract as reducing agent. Methods: Characterization using UV-Vis spectrophotometry,\udTransmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) was performed. Results: TEM showed the formation\udof silver nanoparticles with an average size of 57 nm. Conclusions: P. longifolia demonstrated\udstrong potential for synthesis of silver nanoparticles by rapid reduction of silver ions (Ag+ to Ag0).\udBiological methods are a good competent for the chemical procedures, which are enviro- friendly\udand convenient