Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Justicia adhatodaplant extract with its diverse properties

Abstract

In the past few years, the science of nanostructure and technology has gained magnificent attention in the worldwide area of research and technology because of its capability to show various applications which are high thermal and electrical properties, magnetic properties, optical properties, catalytic properties, mechanical properties etc. These properties suits them for different technology and uses such as drug design, pharmaceuticals, space applications, cosmetics, medical industries, photo imaging, nano sensors used for the detection and monitoring of biomolecules. It is also suitable in the environmental field of mosquiticidal, antimicrobial properties. This article is basically focused on the synthesis of silver nanoparticles in a greener procedure by using the leaves of Justicia adhatoda (also called as Malabar nut) which is a medicinal plant used for cough, asthma, allergic conditions, excessive uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation etc. and is seen in various parts of India. The silver nanoparticles once synthesized were characterized using UV-Visible spectroscopy and XRD technique. Later, the particles were analysed for antimicrobial activity against two strains of microorganisms. This greener method that we used is simple, economically feasible, environment friendly and does not produce any harmful substances.