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- Title
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using ginger oil and its characterization using transmission electron microscopy and spectrophotometer.
- Authors
Reddy, B. Aishwarya; Roy, Anitha; Rajeshkumar, S.; Lakshmi, T.
- Abstract
Background: Nanosized silver particles have many applications, such as catalysis, photonics, sensors, and medicine. Hence, there is an increasing need to develop high-yield, low-cost, non-toxic, and eco-friendly procedures for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Ginger is a spice that has traditionally been treated as medicine. There is a growing interest in the use of essential oils in pharmaceutical industries and therefore, many researches are going on to explore the various possibilities for the optimal use. Aim: The aim of the study was to prepare the silver nanoparticles using ginger oil and its characterization using TEM and UV-Visible spectrophotometer. Materials and Methods: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle was carried out using ginger oil and confirmed using UV-Visible spectroscopy. The morphological characters can be analyzed using TEM. Discussion: The synthesis of nanoparticles was visually observed by the colour change from a pale translucent color to pale brown color and was further confirmed by the UV-visible spectroscopy. The absorbance peak at 420 nm indicated the presence of silver nanopartcicles. The size of the particles ranges from 2 to 65 nm and the shape of the particles was spherical. Conclusion: The synthesis of silver nanoparticles using ginger oil suggests that it is a better alternative to chemical synthesis since it is eco-friendly. The synthesized silver nanoparticles may be utilized for its various biomedical applications.
- Subjects
SILVER nanoparticles; TRANSMISSION electron microscopy; GINGER; NANOPARTICLES; SPECTROPHOTOMETERS; TRANSLUCENCY (Optics)
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2020, Vol 14, Issue 1, p169
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article