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HERO ID
1021902
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Piper longum leaf extracts and its cytotoxic activity against Hep-2 cell line
Author(s)
Jacob, SJ; Finub, JS; Narayanan, A
Year
2012
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
ISSN:
0927-7765
EISSN:
1873-4367
Volume
91
Page Numbers
212-214
Language
English
PMID
22119564
DOI
10.1016/j.colsurfb.2011.11.001
Abstract
There is an increasing commercial demand for various nanoparticles due to their extensive applicability in various areas such as electronics, catalysis, chemistry, energy and medicine. Wet chemical techniques were used for the traditional synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, where the chemicals used are quite often toxic and flammable. In the present study, we describe a cost effective and eco-friendly technique for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from 1 mM AgNO(3) solution using the extract of Piper longum leaf as reducing as well as capping agent. Nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, FTIR, and SEM. SEM analysis showed the spherical nanoparticles with 17.6-41 nm in size. These biologically synthesized nanoparticles were also exhibiting excellent cytotoxic effect on HEp-2 cell lines.
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Nanoscale Silver
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