Application potential of biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles using Lythrum salicaria L. extracts as pharmaceuticals and catalysts for organic pollutant degradation

Abstract

This study was designed to evaluate the optimal conditions for the eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Lythrum salicaria L. (Lythraceae) aqueous extracts and their potential application and safe use.

Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using a Lythrum salicaria Extract and In Vitro Exploration of Their Biological Activities

“…The presence of a single SPR peak could explain the spherical shape of AgNPs [ 32 ]. The obtained results were in accordance with other studies focusing on AgNPs synthesized using L. salicaria extracts, in which the SPR band was observed at 415 nm [ 16 ] or in the 396–415 nm range [ 17 ]. The calculated concentration of AgNPs in the colloidal solution was found to be 2 × 10 −10 mol/L.…”

“…To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the only one that has used the Taguchi model to establish the reaction conditions for AgNPs synthesized using an L. salicaria extract. Moreover, the traditional optimization of synthesis can be found in a single study carried out by Srećković et al, which led to the following conditions: 20 mM AgNO 3 concentration, 25 ℃, pH 12, and 30 min reaction time [ 17 ]. In both cases, the synthesis was optimal at alkaline pH, which can be explained by the change in dissociation constants values for functional groups involved in the reduction process, which leads to an increase in the availability of compounds for the synthesis process [ 28 ].…”

“…Successful biological AgNPs synthesis using L. salicaria extract has recently been reported in the literature, although the studies were conducted in order to incorporate the nanoparticles in nanohybrids, with cellulose, chitosan and lignocellulose [ 16 ]. Other comparative research was conducted on AgNPs synthesized using aerial parts and root extracts [ 17 ]. Thus, the novelty of the present study is associated with AgNPs synthesis via a L. salicaria aqueous extract, establishing optimal reaction conditions, for the first time, using the Taguchi design.…”

Synergic effect of aqueous extracts of Ocimum sanctum and Trigonella foenum-graecum L on the in situ green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and as a preventative agent against antibiotic-resistant food spoiling organisms

“… 30 Because of their environmentally-friendly nature, biosynthetic processes are being researched for the synthesis of Ag NPs. 37 In biosynthesis methods, the reaction time for the reduction of silver ions requires more time due to the slow rate of the reaction. For example, the synthesis of Ag NPs by bacteria requires 24–120 h to complete the reduction process, with high polydispersity and aggregation of the NPs.…”

Bell Shape Curves of Hemolysis Induced by Silver Nanoparticles: Review and Experimental Assay

“…Adapted from Refs. [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 ].…”