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- Title
Preparation and characterization of nutmeg oleoresin-mediated silver nanoparticles.
- Authors
Madhumithaa, Sivarajan; Roy, Anitha; Rajeshkumar, S.; Lakshmi, Thangavelu
- Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to prepare the silver nanoparticles from nutmeg oleoresin and to characterize using UV-visible spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Materials and Methods: One milliliter of nutmeg oleoresin was mixed with 99 mL of water and boiled for 5-10 min. It was then mixed with 1 mM silver nitrate solution. The solution was kept in orbital shaker for nanoparticles synthesis. The color change was observed visually and photographs were recorded. The particles were confirmed by using UV-vis spectroscopy. The results were recorded for graphical analysis. The size was further evaluated by TEM. Results and Conclusion: Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using nutmeg oleoresin suggests that it is a better alternative to chemical synthesis as it is simple and eco-friendly. The stable silver nanoparticles synthesized from nutmeg oleoresin were with an average size ranging from 20-50 nm. The synthesized silver nanoparticles may be used for the antibacterial, cytotoxicity, drug delivery, and biosensor applications.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, Issue 10, p2456
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal