Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Neem Leaf (Azadirachta indica) Extract

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using crude neem leaf (Azadirachta indica) extract at room temperature. The formation and crystallinity of synthesized silver nanoparticles was confirmed by X‐Ray diffraction (XRD) pattern. The average size of these silver nanoparticles is about 20–50 nm as observed by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images. Optical absorption measurements were performed to determine band‐edge energy gap of these silver nanoparticles. Photoluminescence (PL) studies were performed to emphasize its emission properties. The synthesized silver nanoparticles could have major applications in the area of nanoscale optoelectronics devices and biomedical engineering. Our synthesis method has advantage over other conventional chemical routes because it is cost effective & environmental compatibility.