Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Terminalia ferdinandiana and Their Antibacterial Performance
Author Information
Author(s): W. Hansi Alwis, Vinuthaa Murthy, Hao Wang, Roshanak Khandanlou, Pappu Kumar Mandal
Primary Institution: Charles Darwin University
Hypothesis
Can extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana be used to synthesize silver nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial properties?
Conclusion
The study found that silver nanoparticles synthesized from Terminalia ferdinandiana leaf extract exhibited significant antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Supporting Evidence
- Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Kakadu plum leaf extract showed excellent antibacterial activity against various bacteria.
- The study optimized the synthesis conditions for producing stable and homogeneous silver nanoparticles.
- Antioxidant activity was confirmed in both the silver nanoparticles and the plant extracts.
Takeaway
This study shows that a plant called Kakadu plum can help make tiny silver particles that can kill germs, which might be useful for medicine.
Methodology
The study involved synthesizing silver nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves and fruits, followed by characterization and evaluation of their antibacterial activity.
Limitations
The study did not explore the long-term stability of the synthesized nanoparticles or their effects in vivo.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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