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Agricultural Engineering
Jiansong Chen, Liangliang An, Jin Ho Bae, Ji Won Heo, Song Yi Han, Yong Sik Kim
Summary: In this study, aminated lignin-silver complex was prepared as an effective antibacterial agent using kraft lignin. The complex showed antibacterial activity against various bacteria, making it a potential green alternative to silver nanoparticles.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hamed Barabadi, Faraz Mojab, Hossein Vahidi, Boshra Marashi, Niloufar Talank, Omid Hosseini, Muthupandian Saravanan
Summary: This study aimed to fabricate Zataria multiflora-derived silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and compare their antibacterial and biofilm inhibitory activities against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 with commercial AgNPs. The plant-mediated fabricated AgNPs (P-AgNPs) exhibited significant antibacterial activity and biofilm inhibition at lower concentrations, showing stronger effects compared to commercial AgNPs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guibin Lin, Chenhui Zhao, Wenqiang Liao, Jianmin Yang, Yunquan Zheng
Summary: Rubropunctatin-functionalized silver nanoparticles (R-AgNPs) were successfully synthesized using rubropunctatin as the reducing and blocking agent. R-AgNPs exhibited excellent stability and strong antibacterial activity, with the mechanism of antibacterial action being the destruction of bacterial cell membrane. The cytotoxicity of R-AgNPs was lower than that of commercial silver nanoparticles.
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Chemistry, Applied
A. Wasilewska, U. Klekotka, M. Zambrzycka, G. Zambrowski, I. Swiecicka, B. Kalska-Szostko
Summary: Understanding the properties of silver nanoparticles is crucial for developing new antimicrobial agents. In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using natural reducing agents from plant extracts, and their antimicrobial properties were evaluated against various microorganisms. The results showed that the nanoparticles obtained from different extracts exhibited specific characteristics and varied antimicrobial activities.
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Environmental Sciences
M. Mani, R. Harikrishnan, P. Purushothaman, S. Pavithra, P. Rajkumar, S. Kumaresan, Dunia A. Al Farraj, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, K. Kaviyarasu
Summary: In this study, nanostructured silver particles (NS-AgPs) were successfully synthesized using bio active agents present in Cleome gynandra leaf extracts via green synthesis. Various analytical techniques such as UV-vis, FTIR, SEM, TEM, DLS, and antibacterial studies were utilized to confirm the existence, size, stability, and antibacterial activity of NS-AgPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rui Zhang, Jiyuan Yu, Xiaoyu Guo, Weidong Li, Yunhan Xing, Yurong Wang
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized with the assistance of Monascus pigments under simulated sunlight. Various analytical tools were used to characterize the prepared AgNPs, confirming their stability and potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and extraordinary catalytic activity. The biosynthesized AgNPs have shown significant antibacterial activity, antioxidant capacity, and the ability to catalyze the degradation of various dyes, indicating their potential applications in biomedical, food packaging, pathogen mitigation, and industrial wastewater management.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Md. Amdadul Huq, Md. Ashrafudoulla, M. Mizanur Rahman, Sri Renukadevi Balusamy, Shahina Akter
Summary: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using biological resources is a convenient, economical, and environmentally friendly method. Plant extracts and microorganisms can act as reducing and capping agents in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. These biosynthesized silver nanoparticles have potential applications in biomedical science, particularly as antibacterial agents.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wioletta Florkiewicz, Klaudia Pluta, Dagmara Malina, Karolina Rudnicka, Anna Zywicka, Martin Duarte Guigou, Bozena Tyliszczak, Agnieszka Sobczak-Kupiec
Summary: This study demonstrated the plant-mediated preparation of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extracts and infusion of Cistus incanus leaves, which exhibited high antioxidant capacity. The nanoparticles had an average size of around 70 nm and a spherical structure with a face-centred cubic phase composition. Cytotoxicity tests suggested that the nanoparticles should be utilized at a concentration of 16 ppm, and minimum inhibitory concentrations for Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis were determined.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hamed A. Ghramh, Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin, Zubair Ahmad, Essam H. Ibrahim, Mona Kilany, Khalid Ali Khan, Habeeb Mansour A. Al-Solami, Ahlam Khalofah, Abeer Alahmari, Farhat S. Khan, Ahmad M. Alamri, Asma N. Asiri, Fawziah M. Asiri
Summary: This study demonstrates that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Artemisia annua extract have significant antibacterial and larvicidal activity, with a stimulatory effect on normal splenocytes.
SCIENCE OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sina Vakili, Zahra Shabaninejad, Mehrdad Ameri, Alireza Ebrahiminezhad, Alireza Shojazadeh, Heidar Safarpour, Nesa Khalaf, Saam Noorozi
Summary: Green synthesis of nanoparticles provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method for large-scale industrial production, with silver nanoparticles showing potential in various fields due to their unique characteristics. The synthesized silver nanoparticles using Biarum chaduchrum leaf extract exhibited antibacterial activity and spherical shape, indicating its potential for industrial and medicinal applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matej Balaz, Zdenka Bedlovicova, Nina Daneu, Patrik Siksa, Libor Sokoli, L'udmila Tkacikova, Aneta Salayova, Robert Dzunda, Maria Kovacova, Radovan Bures, Zdenka Lukacova Bujnakova
Summary: This study compares mechanochemical synthesis and traditional green synthesis methods for silver nanoparticles, finding that mechanochemical synthesis is more effective in removing unreacted silver nitrate. Silver nanoparticles synthesized through green synthesis exhibit higher antibacterial activity, potentially due to the presence of unreacted silver nitrate.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simin Tian, Yunan Hu, Xiaoxue Chen, Chang Liu, Yansong Xue, Beizhong Han
Summary: This study focused on the ultrasonic-assisted green synthesis of stable and monodispersed silver nanoparticles with antibacterial and antibiofilm activities. The AgNPs showed significant inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus and effectively suppressed biofilm formation. The development of AgNPs loaded TA/Na-Alg constructs presents a promising strategy for combating S. aureus contamination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sobhan Mortazavi-Derazkola, Mostafa Hosseinzadeh, Ali Yousefinia, Ali Naghizadeh
Summary: The synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts, specifically Eryngium bungei Boiss, has been studied for its medicinal effects and antibacterial properties. The green synthesis method proved effective in producing silver nanoparticles with antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Uroosa Habib, Ashfaq Ahmad Khan, Taj Ur Rahman, Muhammad Aurang Zeb, Wajiha Liaqat
Summary: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Zanthoxylum armatum stem extract resulted in spherical nanoparticles with small size and potential antimicrobial activity.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dimitra Karageorgou, Panagiota Zygouri, Theofylaktos Tsakiridis, Mohamed Amen Hammami, Nikolaos Chalmpes, Mohammed Subrati, Ioannis Sainis, Konstantinos Spyrou, Petros Katapodis, Dimitrios Gournis, Haralambos Stamatis
Summary: This study demonstrates the ability of cyanobacteria to produce ultra-small silver nanoparticles with antibacterial activity through a green synthesis process. These nanoparticles exhibit excellent bactericidal properties and can be used as nanosupports.