Abstract
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of hot chili pepper fruits and its antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Highlights
The importance of Ag-NPs becomes even more evident given their ability to effectively reduce viability and suppress growth of numerous pathogens
These requirements are met in case of peppers (Capsicum sp.), which are used as a spice due to their ability to store capsaicinoids, along with other antioxidants, like phenolic compounds, carotenoids and ascorbic acid
Carolina Reaper pericarp tissues, experimental optimization of operating parameters needed for biosynthesis of Capsicum sp. silver nanoparticles, the characterization and application of silver nanoparticles on antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Summary
The importance of Ag-NPs becomes even more evident given their ability to effectively reduce viability and suppress growth of numerous pathogens. Plant-mediated green synthesis of Ag-NPs includes the reduction of Ag ions by natural agents that can be found in roots, leaves, bark, fruits, seeds and flowers of vatious species These substances comprise the natural antioxidative defense system, which includes different plant metabolites: alkaloids, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids [6]. The potentially effective system for green synthesis of Ag-NPs should be based on the plant that contains substantial amount of bioreducers and at the same time is relatively easy to cultivate These requirements are met in case of peppers (Capsicum sp.), which are used as a spice due to their ability to store capsaicinoids, along with other antioxidants, like phenolic compounds, carotenoids and ascorbic acid. The novelty of our study is in the comparative assessment of nanoparticleproducing capabilities of two different varieties of Capsicum sp., which can further be used to improve modern green synthesis approaches
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