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International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences Research Article

Received on: 28/03/2025

Revised on: 12/04/2025

Accepted on: 31/04/2025

Published on: 31/05/2025

  • Nisha Singh and Shivani Tiwari( 2025).

    Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using some medicinal plant leaves extract & study of its antibacterial activity

    . International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 3), 68-73.

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Abstract

The synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant extracts has gained attention due to its eco-friendly approach and antimicrobial properties. In this study, AgNPs were synthesized using leaf extracts of Ficus religiosa (Peepal) and evaluated for antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli using the well diffusion method. The antibacterial activity varied across different concentrations. The formation of AgNPs was confirmed using UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy (200–600 nm), and their particle size was determined using a particle size analyzer. The results indicate that Ficus religiosa is an effective source for AgNPs biosynthesis, with potential applications in various scientific and industrial fields. this protocol as simple, rapid, one step, eco-friendly, nontoxic and an alternative conventional physical/chemical methods. Only 24hrs. Were required for the conversion of silver ions into silver nanoparticles at room temperature, without the involvement of any hazardous chemical.

Keywords

Silver nanoparticles' ; ' Well diffusion assay'; ' Medicinal plants'; 'Antibacterial activity', 'Green synthesis', 'Nanotechnology', 'Eco-friendly '

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