Open AccessBiological synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using Viola serpens extract
Author(s) -
Amit Kumar,
Rita Singh Mazumdar,
Tejpal Dhewa
Publication year - 2016
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(15)61018-0
Subject(s) - silver nanoparticle , serpens , nanoparticle , scanning electron microscope , nanotechnology , nuclear chemistry , materials science , aqueous solution , chemistry , diffraction , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , optics , computer science , physics , stars , star formation , engineering , composite material , computer vision
Objective: To formulate a biological approach for the biological synthesis of silver\udnanoparticles using aqueous extracts of leaves of Viola serpens which is considered as a ecofriendly method as it does not include any harmful chemicals.\udMethods: The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by using UV-vis\udspectroscopy analysis, scanning electron microscopy analysis and X-ray diffraction analysis.\udResults: Scanning electron microscopy analysis study revealed that synthesized silver\udnanoparticles were of an average size of 80–90 nm. Crystalline nature of synthesized silver\udnanoparticles was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.\udConclusions: The leaves of Viola serpens can be a potent source for the biological synthesis of\udsilver nanoparticles. The outcome of the study can lead to the development of a novel drug for\udbiomedical field