Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized From Vegetable Peels
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered considerable attention for their potent antibacterial properties, offering promising applications in various fields, including medicine and industry. This study explored the eco-friendly biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using potato peels (Solanum tuberosum) as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent and evaluated their antibacterial efficacy against pathogenic microorganisms. Potato peels serve as a cost-effective and sustainable source for AgNP synthesis. The reduction of silver ions will be monitored using UV-visible spectroscopy, while the morphology and structural characteristics of the nanoparticles will be analyzed through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The antibacterial activity of the synthesized AgNPs against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii will be assessed using a good diffusion assay. The eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles with notable antibacterial properties highlights their potential applications in biomedical and industrial settings.
DOI: 10.62019/39fb0z53
Authors: Qurratul Ain Leghari, Hasnain Haider Rizvi, Muhammad Saleh Zafar Mirza, Ali Asgher Shuja, Qadeer Ahmed, Abida Parveen, Raza Rabbani, Farah Qayyum
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408911348