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Keyword: Antimicrobial Activity

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Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) mediated biosynthesis of sliver nanoparticles, characterization and their antimicrobial activity

In this paper we report an eco-friendly route for the synthesis of sliver nanoparticles using Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) extract. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were confirmed and characterized by UV-Visible spectrum of the aqueous solution containing silver ions showed a peak at 420 nm corresponding to the surface plasmon absorbance of silver nanoparticles. Transmission […]

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Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and its immobilization on alginate coated sutures for the prevention of surgical wound infections and the in vitro release studies

The Silver nanoparticles are well-known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory wound healing abilities. We synthesized Silver nanoparticles using chemical reduction method and the formation of the silver nanoparticles was characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, FT-IR and SEM techniques. The minimum inhibitory concentration of the synthesized nanoparticles was determined for both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. […]

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Antimicrobial activity and characterization of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from Anisochilus carnosus

Silver nanoparticles with size of 6- 57nm were synthesized by bioreduction method from Anisochilus carnosus aqueous and ethanolic extract. Biosynthesized nanoparticles showed maximum antimicrobial activity against K. pneumonia (13±1.67mm), E.coli (13±1.97mm) and B. subtilis (13±1.07mm) followed by P. aeruginosa and minimum against S. aureus. The quantitative formation, characteristics and impurities of silver nanoparticles were studied […]

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Synthesis, characterization, theoretical calculations and biological studies of nano Sodium tetrafluoroborate (III)

Synthesis, characterization, spectral and theoretical calculations of sodium tetrafluoroborate (III) (STFB) has been studied in this research. Sodium tetrafluoroborate (III) was synthesized by a sonochemical method and characterized by IR, UV/VIS, 11B-NMR and Mass spectrometer techniques. The nano compound was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and IR spectroscopy. The structure […]

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Synthesis and characterization of Cadmium Oxide nanoparticles for antimicrobial activity

Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles were prepared by precipitation method using Cadmium acetate and ammonia solution. Presence of chemical species, were verified by Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) Spectrum. From X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) spectrum the particle size, d-spacing value and structure of the nanoparticle were analysed. Size of the nanoparticles and the elemental composition were detected […]

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CuO nano structures as an ecofriendly nano photo catalyst and antimicrobial agent for environmental remediation

Present work focuses on the synthesis strategies for different CuO nanostructures along with associated formation mechanisms and their interesting fundamental properties, and promising applications in biological and environmental remediation. We present a variety of synthesis techniques for producing diverse types of CuO nanostructures with various morphologies such as nanoparticles, nanoleaves, nanotubes, and nanoflowers. The effect […]

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Biofabrication of Silver nanoparticles by leaf extract of Andrographis serpyllifolia and their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity

Biofabrication of metallic nanoparticles have attracted the researchers of various disciplines for the past few decades, due to their wide range of applications in the various fields of electronics, textiles industries, nano medicine, biopharmacy and biotechnology. Keeping in view the above important applications, we have successfully biosynthesized the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using leaf extract of […]

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Applications of Silver nanoparticles in diverse sectors

The review article summarizes the applications of silver nanoparticles for diverse sectors. Over the decades, nanoparticles used as dignified metals such as silver exhibited distinctive characteristics basically correlated to chemical, physical and biological property of counterparts having bulkiness. Numerous studies reported that Nanoparticles of about 100nm diameter play a crucial role in widely spread industries […]

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Biosynthesis of Silver nanoparticles and investigation of genotoxic effects and antimicrobial activity

Health risk assessment of nanomaterials is a new and important area emerging; obtaining nanoparticles by green synthesis method and performing cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and antimicrobial testing is an important endpoint. In vitro studies for nanoparticles (NPs) obtained by the non-toxic method offer many advantages, such as the study of the bioavailability of nanomaterials to sensitive target […]

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Nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with Melaleuca alternifolia Oil preparation, physicochemical assessment, and evaluation of antimicrobial effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis

Thanks to their outstanding advantages, nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have recognized in various fields these days. One way to discover extra useful products against typical bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus epidermidis) is NLCs loaded with essential oils. This paper aims to provide NLCs to encapsulate MA oil and characterize and survey the obtained MA oil-loaded NLCs on […]