Efficient synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Prosopis juliflora leaf extract and its antimicrobial activity using sewage

In this paper, aqueous extract of fresh leaves of Prosopis juliflora was used for the synthesis of silver (Ag) nanoparticles. UV–Vis spectroscopy studies were carried out to asses silver nanoparticles formation within 5 min, scanning electron microscopic was used to characterize shape of the Ag nanoparticles, X-ray diffraction analysis confirms the nanoparticles as crystalline silver and facecentered cubic type and Fourier transform infra-red assed that shows biomolecule compounds which are responsible for reduction and capping material of silver nanoparticles. The anti microbial activity of silver nanoparticle was performed using sewage. The approach of plant-mediated synthesis appears to be cost efficient, eco-friendly and easy methods.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► The silver nanoparticles will be synthesis within 5 min and it will settled down after 10 min of mixture. ► The synthesized silver nanoparticle has good antibacterial activity and it is polygonal in shape. ► The plant where used for silver nanoparticles is a weed plant.