@article{Sakaray2024, 
author = {Vijayalakshmi Sakaray and Y. Subba Rao and N. Venkatasubba Naidu},
title = {Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Acalypha indica Plant Extract and Their Approach towards Multifunctional Applications},
year = {2024},
journal = {Nano Biomedicine and Engineering},
volume = {16},
number = {4},
pages = {665-676},
keywords = {green synthesis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), TEM-selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and biomedical and catalytic applications.},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/NBE.2024.9290064},
doi = {10.26599/NBE.2024.9290064},
abstract = {In the present study, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared by using Acalypha indica (AI) plant aqueous extract, which is used as a reducing and capping agent. The surface plasma resonance of AI-AgNPs was obtained at 436 nm by the ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectrum, which confirmed the formation of AI-AgNPs. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer studies revealed that phenolic and carbonyl groups are involved in the reduction of Ag+ to Ag. The transmission electron microscope (TEM) micrograph reveals that the size of green synthesized AI-AgNPs was obtained in the range of 18.7 with spherical morphology. The negative zeta potential of –16.1 mV of AI-AgNPs indicates the surface charge of the AI-AgNPs as negative the colloidal formulation is moderately stable. The current investigation additionally encompasses the demonstration of the potent antimicrobial efficacy of AI-AgNPs against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenes. Furthermore, the study involves subjecting the green synthesized AI-AgNPs to assessments of antioxidant activity using, NO, and H2O2 methodologies, anti-cancer studies, DNA binding studies, and photocatalytic dye degradation.}
}