Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials Capping by Fruit-mediated Extracts and Antimicrobial Activity: A Critical Review
Md. Sazu Ahamed, Md. Shawan Ali, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Rockibul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Md. Ashraful Alam
International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · pp. 45–60 · Published 26 Feb 2024
10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i1844Abstract
Natural silver nanoparticles are currently being used innovatively by a unique simple route. Different bio-mediated fruit peel extracts were used to produce silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and explore the synthesis of environmentally friendly aspects. To produce biodegradable AgNPs various bio-mediated fruit peel extracts function as reducing and capping agents in the synthesis route. It was discovered that several fruit peel extracts act as a capping agent and silver ions (Ag+ to Ag0). Due to reduction, the reaction changes the hydrogel's distinctive hue to a reddish-brown appearance. UV-visible spectra of the AgNPs showed a distinctive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak around 460.0 nm. Using X-ray diffraction, the crystallographic nature was discovered with brags diffraction. FT-IR confirmed silver ions function as a capping and reducing agent from peel extract. The transmission electron microscope confirmed that the average size of the nanoparticles was below 100.0 nm and internal morphology. These nanoparticles' ability to combat bacteria, algae and fungi was also well investigated. This manuscript highlights the different bio-mediated and peal extracts that are efficient in producing AgNPs and their function for promising antimicrobial activity.
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