AUTHORS
Sandeep Ranga*
ABSTRACT
Silver nanoparticles (ZnNPs) were synthesized by employing Bambusa affinis leaves extract having a particle size of 24.18 nm from TEM. SEM represents the globular shapes of nanoparticles. The color of the AgO / Bambusa affinis extract solution changed from colorless to dark yellowish. Four IR bands are observed at 3235 cm-1, 1874 cm-1, 1334 cm-1, and 456 cm-1, signifying the presence of portentous molecules as a capping agent for Silver nanoparticles. The antimicrobial potency of green synthesized AgNPs was studied against Escherichia coli. As compared to the control which showed a 48% zone of inhibition, the green synthesized nanoparticles significantly increased the zone of inhibition to 61%.
Keywords: Bambusa affinis, Escherichia coli, Nanoparticles, Silver
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