Ultrasonic-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Mentha aquatica leaf extract for enhanced antibacterial properties and catalytic activity

• Published in: Colloid and interface science communications Vol. 35; p. 100252
• Main Authors: Nouri, Afsaneh, Tavakkoli Yaraki, Mohammad, Lajevardi, Aseman, Rezaei, Zahra, Ghorbanpour, Mohammad, Tanzifi, Marjan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2020
• Subjects: Antibacterial; Dye degradation; Plant extract; Silver nanoparticles; Ultrasonic; Wastewater treatment; Plant extract; Dye degradation; Antibacterial; Wastewater treatment; Silver nanoparticles; Ultrasonic

In the current paper, ultra-small Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by green and straightforward biogenic technique using Mentha aquatica leaf (MAL) extract as reducing and capping agent. The phytochemicals present in the extract could reduce the Ag+ ions to Ag0 and form nanoparticles. Sever...