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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Alternanthera sessilis (Linn.) extract and their antimicrobial, antioxidant activities
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Phytochemical analysis of the aqueous extract of Alternanthera sessilis Linn revealed the presence of alkaloid, tannins, ascorbic acid, carbohydrates and proteins and they serve as effective reducing and capping agents for converting silver nitrate into nanoparticles.About:
This article is published in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.The article was published on 2013-02-01. It has received 264 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Silver nitrate & Silver nanoparticle.read more
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A review on biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biocidal properties.
TL;DR: It has been demonstrated that Ag NPs arrest the growth and multiplication of many bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Citrobacter koseri, Salmonella typhii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and fungus.
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Biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant derivatives and their new avenues in pharmacological applications – An updated report
TL;DR: The plants are used successfully in the synthesis of various greener nanoparticles such as cobalt, copper, silver, gold, palladium, platinum, zinc oxide and magnetite, and the biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles is inexpensive, single step and eco-friendly methods.
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Characterization of silver nanoparticles by green synthesis method using Pedalium murex leaf extract and their antibacterial activity
TL;DR: In this article, an extract of fresh leaves of Pedalium murex was used for the synthesis of silver (Ag) nanoparticles, which were done using different methods, which include; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDAX), fluorescence emission spectraopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential and antibacterial activity.
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Characterization of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Urtica dioica Linn. leaves and their synergistic effects with antibiotics
TL;DR: In this paper, a facile bottom-up "green" route for the synthesis of AgNPs using aqueous leave is reported, which is similar to the one described in this paper.
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Plant-derived nanostructures: types and applications
TL;DR: The aim is to provide insight into the use of plants as bio-renewable, sustainable, diversified resources and as platforms for the production of useful nanostructures and NPs, with functions in various fields including medicine, industry, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
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