Eco-friendly silver nanoparticles from neem extracts: a dual approach to heavy metal sensing and antimicrobial applications
Samar O. Aljazzar, Abidemi Mercy Babatimehin, Oyebola Elizabeth Ogunbamowo, Moamen S. Refat, Lamia A. Albedair, Edwin Andrew Ofudje
TL;DR
This paper explores using neem plant extracts to create eco-friendly silver nanoparticles that can detect heavy metals and fight bacteria.
Contribution
A novel green synthesis method for AgNPs using neem extracts with dual functionality in heavy metal sensing and antimicrobial activity.
Findings
Neem extract-derived AgNPs showed strong colorimetric sensing for Hg²⁺, Pb²⁺, and Cd²⁺ ions.
AgNPs exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenols were identified as capping agents via GC–MS analysis.
Abstract
This work investigates the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using mixed aqueous extracts of Azadirachta indica leaves and roots as natural reducing and stabilizing agents. The synthesis was optimized by varying extract concentration, pH, and temperature, and nanoparticle formation was confirmed by UV–Vis spectroscopy showing a characteristic surface plasmon resonance between 350 and 450 nm. Structural and morphological analyses {X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR), particle size analysis} revealed predominantly crystalline, spherical AgNPs capped by phytochemicals like flavonoids, phenols, amide- and carbonyl-containing compounds. The phytochemical profile of the extract was further validated by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. The biosynthesized AgNPs exhibited strong colorimetric sensing…
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TopicsNanoparticles: synthesis and applications · Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants · Heavy metals in environment