Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle using pollen extract from Tetragonisca angustula a stingless bee
This study explores the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a methanolic extract of fermented pollen from Tetragonisca angustula , a species of stingless bees. The AgNPs exhibit spherical morphology, low charge values, and suspension stability, with their unique composition attribu...
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Published in | Discover nano Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 92 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New York
Springer US
27.05.2024
Springer Nature B.V Springer |
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Summary: | This study explores the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a methanolic extract of fermented pollen from
Tetragonisca angustula
, a species of stingless bees. The AgNPs exhibit spherical morphology, low charge values, and suspension stability, with their unique composition attributed to elements from the pollen extract. Antioxidant assays show comparable activity between the pollen extract and AgNPs, emphasizing the retention of antioxidant effects. The synthesized AgNPs demonstrate antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria, highlighting their potential in combating bacterial resistance. The AgNPs exhibit no toxic effects on
Drosophila melanogaster
and even enhance the hatching rate of eggs. The study underscores the innovative use of stingless bee pollen extract in green synthesis, offering insights into the varied applications of AgNPs in biomedicine. |
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ISSN: | 2731-9229 1931-7573 2731-9229 1556-276X |
DOI: | 10.1186/s11671-024-04038-0 |