Abstract
In the present study silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using leaves of bamboo plant, Bambus vulgaris and the size of the nanoparticles was confirmed using XRD, EDAX, SEM, TEM, PSA analysis. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized NPs showed a good antibacterial activity against the waterborne isolates, E. coli, Staphyllococcus aureus, Vibrio cholera and Salmonella sp. Further the anti algal activity of the NPs was tested against the algae, Dictyosphaerium pulchellum, and Algoriphagus chordate. The SEM studies revealed that the AgNPs breaks the cell wall of algae and inhibits the growth. The safe dose of AgNPs can be used in aquaculture farms, household water tanks and other small water bodies to wipe out waterborne pathogens and algal bloom.
Highlights
IntroductionAn elixir of life has become a source to carry much water borne illness. Bacterial and neurotoxic algal growth in drinking water bodies affects human health
Water, an elixir of life has become a source to carry much water borne illness
The safe dose of AgNPs can be used in aquaculture farms, household water tanks and other small water bodies to wipe out waterborne pathogens and algal bloom
Summary
An elixir of life has become a source to carry much water borne illness. Bacterial and neurotoxic algal growth in drinking water bodies affects human health. Algal blooms in water bodies reduce dissolved oxygen content and prevent solar penetration This leads to eutrophication and challenges to aquatic cultivable species. Non toxic, eco friendly agent is needed to contain pathogenic microbes and algae in water bodies. In this direction the green synthesized silver nanoparticles are good choice [1] [2] [3]. In the present study, silver nano particles were prepared using Bamboo leaves and the potential of green synthesized AgNPs was tested against water borne bacterial pathogens and algae causing harmful algal bloom (HAB) in water
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