Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using Ficus palmata leaves extract: Characterization and evaluation for its Antimicrobial and Antioxidant activities

Abstract

Objective: Metallic nanoparticles are usually synthesized by chemical methods which require toxic chemicals. The objective of present study was to prepare silver nanoparticles of leaves extract and evaluated for Ficus palmata antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. In this current research article we report the eco-Materials and methods: friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from leaf extract of without using any external reducing Ficus palmata or capping agent. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. UV-Vis Results: Spectroscopy studies showed the absorbance peak at 452 nm. The XRD patterns indicated the formation of crystalline silver nanoparticles having face-centered cubic geometry. The spherical nature and size of synthesized nanoparticles was further confirmed by TEM. The synthesized nanoparticles showed considerable antibacterial and Conclusion: antioxidant activities.