DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF GOLD NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS FROM BAUHINIA PURPUREA EXTRACTS FOR ARTHRITIS

Abstract

Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using a Bauhinia Purpurea plant extract as a reducing agent. An absorption maximum for B.Purpurea Au-NPs was observed in the range of 540–550 nm using UVvisible spectroscopy. X-ray dispersion confirmed synthesis with peaks at 2???? = 38.01°, 44.26°, 64.53°, and 77.49° corresponding to specific crystallographic planes. Transmission electron microscopy revealed spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 31.96 ± 5.25 nm. FTIR results shows that phenols, flavonoids, benzophenones, and anthocyanins acted as reducing agents. The method provides an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials, showing potential for biomedical applications, including antiarthritic activity.