The Biobrio 12(3&4), 2025

Phyto-amalgamation of silver nanoparticle using methanolic extract of Bauhinia acuminata

Indu & Pallavi Praveen

ABSTRACT:

Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are among the most extensively studied nanomaterials due to their unique properties and wide-ranging applications. This study focuses on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the methanolic extract of Bauhinia acuminata, a plant known for its rich phytochemical content. The objectives include synthesizing AgNPs, characterizing their size, shape, and properties using various analytical techniques, and evaluating their biological activities. UVVis spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were employed to analyze the synthesized nanoparticles. The results indicate that the nanoparticles have a uniform size distribution, are well-dispersed, and exhibit the characteristic features of silver nanoparticles. The study demonstrates that the phytochemicals in Bauhinia acuminata act as reducing and stabilizing agents, making this green synthesis method eco-friendly and sustainable. The synthesized AgNPs show potential for various applications, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, highlighting the value of Bauhinia acuminata in nanotechnology.

Keywords:    

Bauhinia acuminata, Nanoparticles, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

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