Abstract

AgNPs were synthesized by two different methods chemically using sodium citrate as reducing agent, plant mediated by achyranthes aspera as reducing agent. Chitosan (CS) biopolymer is used as a capping agent in order to enhance the stability and dispersibility as well as to remove aggregation. The appearance of surface Plasmon band in the ultraviolet-visible spectra (410-445 nm) is due to the formation of AgNPs in different sizes. Also the data was clarified that the CS molecules coordinate to the surface of nanoAg particles through their head-groups. FTIR spectra were recorded in a Perkin Elmer version 10.03.06, Spectro Photometer. The FTIR analysis suggests that the prepared chitosan silver nanocomposite film consists of an intermediate/or complex of tri-ammonium citrate, chitosan and metal ions. Finally Antibacterial activity of Ag-CS composites indicating that highest antibacterial activity was detected with green film than chemical film.

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