Application of Jojoba seed coating in the fabrication of silver nanoparticles and their subsequent utilization as antibacterial agents
Abstract
Green synthesis is a method that uses plant waste to produce nanoparticles that are environmentally beneficial. It reduces plant waste and eschews the harsh chemicals frequently utilized in the typical manufacture of nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are generally thought to be less hazardous than those that are created chemically. Green silver nanoparticles exhibit potential as antibacterial agents. They can potentially fight against numerous disease-causing bacteria, helping public health. In this study, extracts from jojoba seed coat (JSC) were used to create green silver nanoparticles. Then the potent chemical components were identified by identifying the active chemicals and groups in the generated materials and characterization of the nanoparticles using FTIR and a GC-mass. After that, the nanoparticles were investigated and clarified utilizing TEM, Zeta potential, FTIR, and EDX equipment. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles and jojoba seed coat extract were tested for their in vitro antibacterial properties using the well diffusion method against six distinct pathogenic bacteria (3 Gram negative and 3 Gram positive). Regarding the investigated bacteria, Ag-NPs exhibited varying degrees of inhibition, while the plant extract exhibited no inhibition activity. B. subtilis had the highest resistance to Ag-NPs, whilst E. coli was the most susceptible.
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