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Authors
Affiliations
1 Dept of Applied Sciences, The Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae, Morobe Province, Private Mail Bag., PG
2 Dept of Medical Biochemistry, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai-600113, IN
3 Dept of Biochemistry, JBAS College for Women, Teynampet, Chennai-600018, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Drugs and Diseases, Vol 4, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 1-5
Abstract
Background/Objectives: The synthesis of nanoparticles from biological processes is evolving a new era of research interests in nanotechnology. In this study, the possible role of Bridelia minutiflora Hook. F. (B.minutiflora) extract in reducing silver nitrate into silver nanoparticle is highlighted.
Methods/Statistical analysis: The synthesis of silver nanoparticles were prepared by adding silver nitrate solution [3mM] and [5mM] to the plant extract. The silver nanoparticles were characterized using the UV-Visible Spectroscopy. The antimicrobial assay was carried out using the disc diffusion method.
Findings: A comparative study was made in preparing the silver nanoparticles using the boiling method and microwave irradiation method for the B. minutiflora. The results showed promising antibacterial effects against the 15 tested microorganisms. The phytochemical constituent determination shows positive test for terpenoids and reducing sugar.
Keywords
Bridelia minutiflora Hook F., Antimicrobial Activity, Silver Nanoparticles, Silver Nitrate, Microwave Irradiation and Boiling Method.
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