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Original Research Articles                      Volume : 14, Issue:4, April, 2025

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Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.2025.14(4): 16-24
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1404.004


Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Stachytarpheta indica
Piyush Joshi1, 3, Laxmi kant Pandey2*, Vaibhav Misra3, Ajad Patel4, Ranjan Singh4 and Zareen Baksh5
1Deaprtment of Microbiology, Mansarovar Global University, Sehore (M.P.), India
2Department of Biotechnology, St Aloysius College Jabalpur (M.P.), India
3Department of Microbiology, Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior (M.P.), India
4Department of Microbiology, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya (U.P.), India
5Department of Microbiology, St Aloysius College Jabalpur (M.P.), India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:

The present study explores the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Stachytarpheta indica extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). UV-Vis analysis confirmed the successful formation of AgNPs with a characteristic surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at 420 nm, indicative of well-dispersed and stable nanoparticles. FTIR spectroscopy identified functional groups, such as hydroxyl (-OH) and carbonyl (C=O), involved in nanoparticle stabilization. SEM imaging revealed distinctive floral-shaped nanostructures with an approximate size of 11.5 µm at 1000X magnification, suggesting effective bio-reduction by phytochemicals. These findings align with previous studies on plant-mediated AgNP synthesis, reinforcing the potential of S. indica for eco-friendly nanotechnology applications. The synthesized AgNPs exhibit promising characteristics for antimicrobial and biomedical applications, highlighting their significance in sustainable nanoscience.


Keywords: Silver nanoparticle, Stachytarpheta indica, Green synthesis, SPR, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM imaging, Phytochemicals


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Piyush Joshi, Laxmi kant Pandey, Vaibhav Misra, Ajad Patel, Ranjan Singh and Zareen Baksh. 2025. Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Stachytarpheta indica.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 14(4): 16-24. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1404.004
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