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Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using Ficus religiosa extract

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: We report a cost effective and eco-friendly biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (F-AuNPs) using aqueous extract of Ficus religiosa as the reducing and stabilizing agent. These nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques such as UV-Vis, XRD, TEM and FTIR. The characteristic surface plasmon peak was observed at 540 nm while XRD analysis suggested it to be a face-centered cubic (fcc) structure with peaks at 38.06, 44.46, 64.75 and 77.56. FTIR studies indicated the capping of the nanoparticles with polyphenols, amines and carboxylates present in the extract of Ficus religiosa whereas TEM analysis showed spherical morphology with other shapes such as triangles and hexagons. The F-AuNPs were found to be non-toxic to HEK 293 cells, thereby suggesting their potential application in the field of nanobiotechnology.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: Kirtee Wani, Amit Choudhari, Ruchika Kaul-Ghanekar, Rajeev Chikate

Institutions: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Abasaheb Garware College

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2335820303

FWCI: 0.134

Cites: 23

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10