Biogenic Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using <i>Calotropis procera</i> Flower Extract with Enhanced Biomimetics Attributes

oleh: Pooja V. Nagime, Sudarshan Singh, Nishat M. Shaikh, Komal S. Gomare, Havagiray Chitme, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Yahya S. Alqahtany, Masood Medleri Khateeb, Mohammed Shafiuddin Habeeb, Marwa B. Bakir

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Diterbitkan: MDPI AG 2023-05-01

Deskripsi

There have been some reports demonstrating the biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using <i>Calotropis procera</i> (CP) plant extract; however, detailed in-depth debriefing of the vital synthesis parameter for rapid, facile, efficacious synthesis at varied temperatures with effectual characterization of nanoparticles and biomimetic attribute is lacking. This study presents a comprehensive demarcation of the sustainable fabrication of biogenic <i>C. procera</i> flower extract capped and stabilized silver nanoparticles (CP-AgNPs) synthesis with thorough phytochemical characterization and potential biological application. The results revealed that the successful synthesis of CP-AgNPs was instantaneous with the maximum intensity of the plasmonic peak ~400 nm, while morphological results revealed the cubic shape of nanoparticles. CP-AgNPs were found to present stable, well-dispersed, uniform, high anionic zeta potential, and crystalline nanoparticles with a crystallite size of ~23.8 nm. The FTIR spectra indicated that CP-AgNPs were properly capped by the bioactive of <i>C. procera</i>. Moreover, the synthesized CP-AgNPs exhibited hydrogen peroxide scavenging efficacy. In addition, CP-AgNPs showed antibacterial and antifungal activity against pathogenic bacteria. CP-AgNPs displayed significant in vitro antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activity. An efficient and convenient approach for synthesizing AgNPs using <i>C. procera</i> flower has been developed with enhanced biomimetic attributes that may be further utilized for water treatment, biosensors, biomedicine, and in allied science.