Author(s):
S. Sathish Kumar, G. Melchias, P. Ravikumar, R. Chandrasekar, P. Kumaravel
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gmelchias@yahoo.in
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S. Sathish Kumar1, G. Melchias1*, P. Ravikumar2, R. Chandrasekar3 and P. Kumaravel4
1Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Govt. Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
4Department of Biotechnology, Vysya College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Volume - 4,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2014
ABSTRACT:
Development of reliable green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by various plants and microorganisms has been reported in many research aspects. However, the probable of plants as natural materials for the synthesis of nanoparticles and their compatibility to biological systems is yet to be fully explored. In this study, we report a simple green method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Euphorbia hirta (E. hirta) leaves extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. After exposing the silver ions to E. hirta leaves extract, rapid reduction of silver ions is observed leading to the formation of silver nanoparticles in solution. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Particle size analysis. The synthesized silver nanoparticles show maximum zone of inhibition against Bacillus subtilis, Vibrio cholera and Salmonella typhi.
Cite this article:
S. Sathish Kumar, G. Melchias, P. Ravikumar, R. Chandrasekar, P. Kumaravel. Bioinspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Euphorbia hirta leaf extracts and their antibacterial activity. Asian J. Pharm. Res. 4(1): Jan.-Mar. 2014; Page 39-43.
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S. Sathish Kumar, G. Melchias, P. Ravikumar, R. Chandrasekar, P. Kumaravel. Bioinspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Euphorbia hirta leaf extracts and their antibacterial activity. Asian J. Pharm. Res. 4(1): Jan.-Mar. 2014; Page 39-43. Available on: https://www.asianjpr.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2014-4-1-7