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8315344

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Phytochemical screening and synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Rhynchotechum ellipticum

Author(s)

Hazarika, D; Phukan, A; Saikia, E; Chetia, B

Year

2014

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Journal

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
ISSN: 2656-0097
EISSN: 0975-1491

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

672-674

Language

English

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to investigate the hexane and ethanol extracts of the leaves of Rhynchotechum ellipticum for the presence of various phytochemicals and to synthesize silver nanoparticles using the ethanol extract of Rhynchotechum ellipticum leaves. Methods: The presence of various phytochemicals viz. polyphenols, alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, carbohydrates and steroids were investigated by following standard biochemical methods. The synthesized silver nanoparticles (SNPs) were characterized by using UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD and SEM. Results: The extracts contain various phytochemicals. The synthesized nanoparticles were found to be spherical in shape with average size in the range of 0.51 to 0.73 Î¼m. Conclusion: The results revealed that the ethanol extract of Rhynchotechum ellipticum leaves is a very good bioreductant for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles.

Keywords

Bioreductant; Phytochemicals; Silver nanoparticles; Stabilizing