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93 articles for “Silver nanoparticle”
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Pseuderanthemum malabaricum and Evaluation of Anticancer Activity
Abstract: The present study was focused on eco-friendly and green approach synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts of P. malabaricum. The morphological and physical properties of synthesized silver nanoparticles were analyzed using various spectroscopic and microscopic studies such as UV visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, XRD, SEM with EDAX, DLS, Zeta potential and Particle size analyzer. After structural characterization, the synthesized silver nanoparticles were subjected to anti-cancer activity studies against cervical cancer …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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An eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Stoechospermum marginatum, its characterization and antioxidant study
Abstract: AbstractThe aqueous extract of marine brown seaweed, Stoechospermum marginatum was used for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The silver nanoparticles were formed due to the bio-reduction of silver nitrate to aqueous silver ions in the presence of seaweed extract. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopyand Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).The synthesised silver nanoparticles have shown moderate antioxidant activity. This method of AgNPs …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Biological Method and its Application in Protection of Wood from Ganoderma Species
Abstract: The major advancement in the field of nanotechnology during the last decade have resulted in the wide spread application of nanomaterials in the field of science and technology. Nanoparticles were synthesised biologically, which is a pure green chemistry and completely toxic free compared to chemical synthesis. The property of the reductases present in the E. coli culture filtrate reduces silver nitrate to silver oxide and also serves as a capping …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Carica papaya Assisted Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Activity
Abstract: Nanoparticles are used immensely due to its small size, orientation, physical properties, which are reportedly shown to change the performance of any other material which is in contact with these tiny particles. These particles can be prepared easily by different chemical, physical, and biological approaches. But the biological approach is the most emerging approach of preparation, because, this method is easier than the other methods, ecofriendly and less time consuming. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Silver-Nanoparticle-Loaded Polyurethane Composites for Antibacterial Medical Devices
Abstract: Polyurethane (PU) polymer is widely used in biomedical application. In our study we have combined polyurethane with silver nanoparticles to develop a nanocomposite material for antibacterial medical applications. Such combination has antibacterial properties and control the toxicity too. In current research we have mixed the different sizes and types of silver nanoparticles into the polyurethane matrix. The result was their antibacterial activity, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility. The antibacterial performance of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Potential use of Silver Nanoparticles in water filter tanks as an antimicrobial agent
Abstract: The packing foam was used to suspend the silver nanoparticles so as to avoid the problems of free nanoparticles getting mixed with drinking water. The contact time required to kill the microorganism along with various designs of incorporating the packaging foam in the tank is studied to ensure the best design to suspend the polymer in the filtration tank will be studied by taking the microbial count. A comparison of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Electrospun Antibacterial Polymer Composite Scaffolds Incorporating Silver Nanoparticles for Enhanced Wound Healing
Abstract: The present study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)/chitosan nanofiber scaffolds incorporated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to enhance antibacterial activity and biological performance. Uniform nanofibers with controlled morphology were fabricated using electrospinning, and different AgNP concentrations were introduced to investigate their influence on fiber structure, antimicrobial response, and cellular interactions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that increasing AgNP content resulted in well-distributed fibers with reduced diameters, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1025–1051 Read article
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Cissus Quandrangularis and It’s Virtual Screening Against Gastric Cancer
Abstract: Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally and remains a major health challenge due to its poor prognosis and high mortality, largely attributed to late-stage diagnosis. In this context, plant-based nanomaterials are gaining momentum for targeted therapeutic applications. Cissus quadrangularis, a medicinal plant native to India from the Vitaceae family, is traditionally used for its diverse healing properties. Its stem, in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1551–1569 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Antifungal Efficacy Against Aspergillus niger and Agricultural Benefits
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are gaining significant attention in agriculture due to their potent antifungal properties. This study focuses on evaluating the antifungal effects of green synthesized AgNPs derived from Aloe vera leaf extract against the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus niger. The results indicate that the synthesized nanoparticles exhibited a strong absorption maximum at 550 nm, indicative of surface plasmon resonance. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to analyze the nanoparticles, and the solution …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Cyto-toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles on A Bacterial Population Isolated From Lakewater
Abstract: Due to the increased industrial and consumer applications, there is growing concern regarding the possible risk associated with their environmental exposure. Silver nanoparticles are considered to be toxic both to environment and human beings after a permissible limit. The aim of the present study was to explore the difference in toxicity mechanism of Silver nanoparticles (NPs) at low concentrations (≤1 μg/mL), in a lake-water bacterial consortia containing Bacillus marisflavi and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Phosphate Glasses
Abstract: AbstractSilver nanoparticles have been embedded in CaO-P2O5 and CaO-CaF2-P2O5 glasses using melt quenching technique and heat treatment process. The growth of silver nanoparticles in the glass matrix appeared to be time dependent. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, fracture toughness and brittleness for the glass samples were evaluated using a Vickers Indentation technique. Variation in Vickers hardness, Fracture toughness, and brittleness was observed with an increase in the size of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Rapid Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Flower-like Morphology from the Root Extract of Saussurea lappa
Abstract: With the emergence of nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology, and nanopharmacotherapeutics, there has been a rising demand of nanomaterials. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) finds immense applications for drug delivery, biomedical sciences, catalysis, etc. Numerous industries are at present synthesizing therapeutic AgNPs to meet the global demand. By using chemical methods, which are very cost-effective to produce these materials, are quite hazardous, environment polluting, produce harmful byproducts, and have several other alarming aspects. The extract …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Using Aloe vera Plant Extract
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are important materials that have been studied extensively. Biosynthesis of Ag NPs from plants has an important role in biomedical science and drug discovery application. Green synthesis of Ag NPs is a growing research area because of their potential applications in nanomedicines. Hence, in the present study, we investigated the green synthesis of Ag Nps from silver nitrate using leaves extracts of Aloe vera. The synthesized …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Effects on gills of catfish Clarias Batrachus exposed to aqueous silver nanoparticles.
Abstract: During the past development of Nano technology and the probably of its side effects on aquatic body organs, this study investigate the effect of nano silver administration on histology of gills in catfish clarias bactracus following chronic exposure to sublethal concentrations of silver nanoparticles. When fish were exposed silver nanoparticles size (10nm), (N10) 1/15th of 96 h Lc 50 value for 10 and 20 days. In the gills, the epithelical …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Anti-tumour Effects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Helicteres isora L: In Vitro Approach
Abstract: Green synthesized silver nanoparticles preparation from 1mM AgNo3 solution through the fruit extract of Helicteres isora. in the range of 24–30 nm with increased stability and enhanced anti-tumour potency were reported in this present study. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of H. isora (Hif-AgNPs) were characterized by using UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy and the morphology of the nanoparticles was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The anti-tumour efficacy was …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Leaf and Stem Extracts of Eclipta alba and their Medical Applications
Abstract: AbstractBiosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using plants has emerged as a simple and feasible alternative to more complex physical and chemical synthetic procedures. Nanoparticles synthesis through greener routes can be used in a safer mode for various human applications. In this work, we describe a cost effective and environment friendly technique for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from 1mM AgNO3 solution using leaf and stem extracts of Eclipta alba as reducing as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using The Leaf Extract of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. and Its Antibacterial Activity
Abstract: In the present study, fresh and powder leaf extracts of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. were used for green synthesis of metallic silver nanoparticles (SNPs). The efficacy of SNPs was tested against some human and animal pathogens. Stable SNPs were formed after adding aqueous solution of 1 mM AgNO3 with the fresh and powder leaf extracts. Quantitative analysis of green synthesized SNP was monitored by UV-visible spectroscopy. Bacteriological tests were performed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Using Albizia Lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Abstract: Development of biologically inspired experimental processes for the synthesis of nanoparticles is evolving into an important branch of nanotechnology. To meet the increasing demands for commercial nanoparticles new eco-friendly “green” methods of synthesis are being discovered. In this study, synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was done using Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. leaf extract. UV-Visible spectrometer uses to monitor the reduction of Ag ions and formation of silver nanoparticles …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticle using Leaves of Lawsonia inermis: Antibacterial, Antifungal and Anti-Oxidant Activity
Abstract: Nanotechnology is one of the fastest developing sciences over the past few years. This is an emerging field of modern research dealing with synthesis and designing of particle structure ranging from approximately 1–100 nm. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known for their tremendous applications in the field of therapeutics and diagnosis. In the present study, we have confirmed that the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-oxidant activity of biosynthesized AgNPs which were synthesized …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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Swift heavy Ion Irradiation Effects on Structural and Spectroscopic Properties of Nanocomposites of Polypyrrole Nanotubes and Silver Nanoparticles
Abstract: Polypyrrole nanotubes-silver nanoparticle nanocomposites (PPy-NTs:Ag-NPs) have been synthesized by in-situ reduction of silver nitrate (AgNO3) to suppress the agglomeration of Ag-NPs. The synthesized nanocomposite has been irradiated with 100 MeV Si9+ ion beam. The structural and spectroscopic properties of the nanocomposites after irradiation have been studied by SEM, XRD, Raman and UV-vis spectroscopy. Decrease in size of the nanotubes has been observed from SEM micrographs due to swift heavy ion …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article