Green synthesis of a silver nanoparticle using Moringa oleifera seed and its applications for antimicrobial and sun-light mediated photocatalytic water detoxification

• Published in: Journal of environmental chemical engineering Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 105290
• Main Authors: Mehwish, Hafiza Mahreen, Rajoka, Muhammad Shahid Riaz, Xiong, Yongai, Cai, Huiming, Aadil, Rana Muhammad, Mahmood, Qaisar, He, Zhendan, Zhu, Qinchang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Antimicrobial activity; Moringa oleifera seed; Photocatalytic activity; Silver nanoparticles; Water treatment; Photocatalytic activity; Water treatment; Moringa oleifera seed; Antimicrobial activity; Silver nanoparticles

Natural water resources are rapidly being polluted because of improper treatment of sewage from industrial facilities; accordingly, there is an urgent need for environmentally friendly methods of treatment for this type of waste. Here, synthesis of cost effective, green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)...