Plant based synthesised silver nanoparticles delivering enhanced antifungal activity and synergistic environmental remediation
Shani Raj, Rohini Trivedi
TL;DR
This paper shows that silver nanoparticles made from plant extract can fight fungi and clean up pollutants, offering eco-friendly solutions for agriculture and the environment.
Contribution
The study introduces a plant-based method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles with dual antifungal and catalytic dye degradation properties.
Findings
Phyto-synthesized AgNPs inhibited fungal growth by up to 83% in certain species.
AgNPs degraded over 90% of methylene blue, methyl orange, and Congo red dyes within minutes.
Tomato plants treated with AgNPs showed increased phenolic and proline content, indicating improved stress resistance.
Abstract
This study delves into the antifungal capabilities and catalytic dye degradation efficiency of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesised using Enicostemma axillare leaf extract. Highlighting the pressing need for sustainable agriculture and pollution mitigation strategies, our investigation demonstrates the dual utility of phyto-synthesised AgNPs. Antifungal assays revealed substantial inhibition of mycelial growth and spore germination in Alternaria alternata and Fusarium oxysporum, with inhibition rates peaking at 83% and 82.79%, respectively, at a concentration of 120 µg/ml. Additionally, AgNPs showcased remarkable catalytic degradation of hazardous dyes methylene blue, methyl orange, and Congo red, achieving over 90% degradation within minutes, underlying their potential in environmental remediation. The catalytic reduction showcased not only the high efficiency of these…
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Taxonomy
TopicsNanoparticles: synthesis and applications · Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions · Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal