Biosynthesis of Silver Based Nanoparticles Using Plant Leaves Extracts and Their Antibacterial Activities

Abstract

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a major global public health concern. Antibacterial agents are one of the most exciting areas for the use of nanoparticles and have shown great potential as alternative antibacterial agents due to their outstanding physical and chemical properties. The biosynthesis and antibacterial activities of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) could contribute to the development of innovative antimicrobial drugs with potential for a variety of medical applications. The X Ray Diffraction (XRD) results showed that the formed particles were pure silver nanoparticles with a cubic crystal structure and granular size. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) also showed that functional aggregates formed, and the thumb region confirmed the presence of silver nanoparticles. In addition, we investigated the Uv-Visible and biological activity of AgNPs. A study of the biological activity of gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumonia) bacteria showed the importance of nano-silver particle biosynthesis.