Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects

Silver nanoparticles have garnered significant interest due to their unique properties, such as small size, high specific surface area, and high reactivity, making them valuable in various industries, including medicine, healthcare, consumer products, and food. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles...

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Main Authors: Chika Iwuji, Hritaal Saha, William Ghann, Dominique Dotson, Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya, Md. Shahnawaz Parvez, ZMG Sarwar Jahangir, Mohammed Muzibur Rahman, Faisal Islam Chowdhury, Jamal Uddin
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Chika Iwuji
Hritaal Saha
William Ghann
Dominique Dotson
Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya
Md. Shahnawaz Parvez
ZMG Sarwar Jahangir
Mohammed Muzibur Rahman
Faisal Islam Chowdhury
Jamal Uddin
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Hritaal Saha
William Ghann
Dominique Dotson
Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya
Md. Shahnawaz Parvez
ZMG Sarwar Jahangir
Mohammed Muzibur Rahman
Faisal Islam Chowdhury
Jamal Uddin
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description Silver nanoparticles have garnered significant interest due to their unique properties, such as small size, high specific surface area, and high reactivity, making them valuable in various industries, including medicine, healthcare, consumer products, and food. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles has been extensively studied, with numerous methods reported, including physical, chemical, and biological routes. These synthesis methods can influence the antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles, which is critical in hospital settings where pathogen exposure and antibiotic resistance are prevalent concerns. Notably, hospital environments face high infection risks from pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, necessitating new antibacterial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial effects of synthesized silver nanoparticles against the pathogenic microorganisms S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. The Silver nanoparticles were characterized using UV–vis spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The nanoparticles had an average size of 52 nm and exhibited an absorption peak at 430 nm. Both S. aureus and P. aeruginosa demonstrated zones of inhibition when exposed to the silver nanoparticles, indicating their potent antibacterial activity. This study highlights the potential of silver nanoparticles as effective antibacterial agents in the healthcare industry, particularly in combating hospital-acquired infections.
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spelling doaj-art-45fd8f0cb00b41f0b84640b110f02e9a2024-11-27T05:03:48ZengElsevierChemical Physics Impact2667-02242024-12-019100758Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effectsChika Iwuji0Hritaal Saha1William Ghann2Dominique Dotson3Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya4Md. Shahnawaz Parvez5ZMG Sarwar Jahangir6Mohammed Muzibur Rahman7Faisal Islam Chowdhury8Jamal Uddin9Center for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, 2500W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216, United StatesCenter for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, 2500W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216, United StatesCenter for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, 2500W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216, United StatesCenter for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, 2500W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216, United StatesDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, BangladeshDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, BangladeshDepartment of Biological Sciences, KCC of the City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United StatesCenter of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, BangladeshCenter for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, 2500W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216, United States; Corresponding author.Silver nanoparticles have garnered significant interest due to their unique properties, such as small size, high specific surface area, and high reactivity, making them valuable in various industries, including medicine, healthcare, consumer products, and food. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles has been extensively studied, with numerous methods reported, including physical, chemical, and biological routes. These synthesis methods can influence the antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles, which is critical in hospital settings where pathogen exposure and antibiotic resistance are prevalent concerns. Notably, hospital environments face high infection risks from pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, necessitating new antibacterial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial effects of synthesized silver nanoparticles against the pathogenic microorganisms S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. The Silver nanoparticles were characterized using UV–vis spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The nanoparticles had an average size of 52 nm and exhibited an absorption peak at 430 nm. Both S. aureus and P. aeruginosa demonstrated zones of inhibition when exposed to the silver nanoparticles, indicating their potent antibacterial activity. This study highlights the potential of silver nanoparticles as effective antibacterial agents in the healthcare industry, particularly in combating hospital-acquired infections.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667022424003025Silver nanoparticlesAntibacterialSynthesisBacteriaAntibiotic resistance
spellingShingle Chika Iwuji
Hritaal Saha
William Ghann
Dominique Dotson
Md. Anwarul Kabir Bhuiya
Md. Shahnawaz Parvez
ZMG Sarwar Jahangir
Mohammed Muzibur Rahman
Faisal Islam Chowdhury
Jamal Uddin
Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
Chemical Physics Impact
Silver nanoparticles
Antibacterial
Synthesis
Bacteria
Antibiotic resistance
title Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
title_full Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
title_fullStr Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
title_short Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
title_sort synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and their promising antimicrobial effects
topic Silver nanoparticles
Antibacterial
Synthesis
Bacteria
Antibiotic resistance
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667022424003025
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