Silver Nanoparticles from Sage: Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties
Author Information
Author(s): Moussa Hamza, Hamid Sarah, Mameri Amal, Lekmine Sabrina, Tahraoui Hichem, Kebir Mohammed, Touzout Nabil, Dahmoune Farid, Ola Mohammad Shamsul, Zhang Jie, Amrane Abdeltif
Primary Institution: University of Bouira, Algeria
Hypothesis
Can silver nanoparticles synthesized from Salvia officinalis L. extract exhibit significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties?
Conclusion
The study demonstrates that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Salvia officinalis L. extract possess strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties, making them suitable for biomedical and environmental applications.
Supporting Evidence
- Silver nanoparticles showed IC50 values of 0.185 mg/mL in DPPH• assay and 0.305 mg/mL in ABTS+• assay.
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for SO-AgNPs was 0.25 mg/mL against several bacterial strains.
- SO-AgNPs demonstrated superior antimicrobial activity compared to Salvia extract alone.
Takeaway
This study shows that silver nanoparticles made from sage can help fight germs and reduce harmful substances in the environment.
Methodology
Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Salvia officinalis L. extract, characterized, and tested for antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles without extensive long-term stability or safety evaluations.
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