Eco-friendly Silver Nanoparticles from Fusarium oxysporum
Author Information
Author(s): El-Sharkawy Reyad M., Ahmed Inas A., Kharboush Taghrid G.
Primary Institution: Benha University, Egypt
Hypothesis
Can Fusarium oxysporum be used to synthesize small-sized silver nanoparticles with high antibacterial and photocatalytic properties?
Conclusion
The study successfully demonstrated that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Fusarium oxysporum exhibit significant antibacterial and photocatalytic activities.
Supporting Evidence
- The synthesized silver nanoparticles showed an average size of ~5 nm.
- The minimum inhibitory concentrations for the nanoparticles were as low as 0.078 µg/ml against E. coli.
- The nanoparticles exhibited 98.60% decolorization of crystal violet dye after 240 minutes.
- The study confirmed the eco-friendly nature of the synthesis process.
Takeaway
Scientists used a fungus to make tiny silver particles that can kill germs and help clean water.
Methodology
The study involved biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using exo-metabolites of Fusarium oxysporum, followed by optimization of the process and evaluation of antibacterial and photocatalytic activities.
Limitations
The study's limitations include variability in nanoparticle size and the need for further investigation to identify proteins responsible for synthesis.
Participant Demographics
Patients from the Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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