Mycosynthesis of Silver nanoparticles and their characterization

Publication date: Available online 17 January 2018 Source:MethodsX Author(s): M. Madakka, N. Jayaraju, N. Rajesh Mycosynthesis deal with an energy-saving and eco-friendly process intended for extracellular synthesis of AgNPs, by means of cell-free filtrates of fungi Aspergillus niger and Fusarium semitectum as reducing agents. Optimization of different parameters during biosynthetic process demonstrated diverse property on production rate, the size, distribution, yield of biosynthesized AgNPs. SEM micrographs showed polydisperse spherical and ellipsoid nanoparticles (SIZE). Face-centered cubic (FCC) character and nanocrystalline structure of AgNPs were by analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). AgNPs exhibits potential antimicrobial effect than Ag+ not in favor of E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These results demonstrate that mycosynthesis of AGNPs is a cost effective and eco-friendly method, resulting in particles with antibacterial properties that are efficient as an antimicrobial agent. Graphical abstract
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