ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
The silver nanoparticles were synthesized by green synthesis process through the extract of egg white. This process is a simpler to handle, greater as a need to develop safe, cost effective, reliable, clean and eco-friendly nanoparticles. Formation of Ag Nanoparticles was confirmed by UV-Vis absorption peak at 400nm. Size of nanoparticles was noted from 8 to 50 nm with an average size of 24 nm. This was confirmed by TEM, SEM, XRD and FTIR analysis. Further the synthesized nanoparticles were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Result indicated that egg white mediated silver nanoparticles showed better antimicrobial potential for Bacillus subtilis (1.4cm) followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (1.1cm.) and Escherichia coli (0.8 cm.)
Egg white, Silver nanoparticles, Antimicrobial activity, SEM, TEM
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