Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Bacillus subtilis and Their Environmental Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 5942-5946 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. S Srinath ◽  
K Namratha ◽  
K Byrappa

Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) is an eco-friendly, cost effective and nontoxic alternative to chemical and physical methods. The microbe which inhabits nearly all surfaces on the earth, an attainment typically attributed to their metabolic adaptability. The organism which resides in gold mines would be having more capability to resist against soluble gold toxicity and produce gold nanoparticles efficiently. In the present study, we report for the synthesis of GNPs by a member of Bacillus subtilis isolated from Hutti gold mine, India. The synthesis of GNPs was observed by a color change from yellow to pink and confirmed by a peak around 545 nm using a UV–visible spectroscopy. The synthesized GNPs were further characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that synthesized GNPs are well dispersed and their size ranges 20–25 nm. The present work is aimed to use green synthesized GNPs as catalyst to degrade Methylene blue (MB) and these GNPs could be used to degrade toxic dyes in the environment.

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 708-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonglan Luo

Exposing a sodium citrate-HAuCl4 aqueous solution to sunlight results in the formation of size-controlled, citrate-capped gold nanoparticles. The gold nanoparticles were characterized by UV-visible, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microcopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopic methods. It provides a general methodologyfor the economic, convenient, mild preparation of citrate-capped noble metal nanoparticles.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Maithm A. Obaid ◽  
Suha A Fadaam ◽  
Osama S. Hashim

The aim of this study is to prepare gold nanoparticles by a simple chemical method at a temperature of 70°C. The solution was dried on glass basest by Casting method, the rate of five drops per sample At a temperature 100 C. Then the structural and optical properties have been confirmed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron microscope (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and spectrum.


2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 423-429
Author(s):  
Meng Ye ◽  
Jin Huang ◽  
Rui Chen ◽  
Qi Zhuang He

An elevated arsenic (As) content in groundwater imposes a great threat to people worldwide. Thus, developing new and cost-effective methods to remove As from groundwater and drinking water becomes a priority. Using Zero-Valent iron (ZVI) to remove As from water is a proven technology. In this study, ZVI modified SBA-15 mesoporous silicamolecular sieves (ZVI-SBA-15), was prepared, characterized, and used for removing arsenic from water. Wet impregnation, drying, and calcination steps led to iron inclusion within the mesopores. Iron oxide was reduced to ZVI by NaBH4, and the ZVI modified SBA-15 was obtained. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the preparation process of the nitrate to oxide forms. The structure of the materials was confirmed by Powder X-ray diffraction. Its data indicated that the structure of ZVI-SBA-15 retained the host SBA-15 structure. Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis revealed a decrease in surface area and pore size, indicating ZVI-SBA-15 coating on the inner surfaces. Transmission electron micrographs also confirmed that modified SBA-15 retained the structure of the parent SBA-15 silica.It has a high uptake capability(more than 90 pecent) make it potentially attractive absorbent for the removal of arsenic from water.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 1650008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anal K. Jha ◽  
K. Prasad

Aquatic pteridophyte (Azolla sp.) was taken to assess its potential to synthesize the metal (Au) nanoparticles. The synthesized particles were characterized using X-ray, UV-visible, scanning and transmission electron microscopy analyses. Nanoparticles almost spherical in shape having the sizes of 5–17[Formula: see text]nm are found. UV-visible study revealed the surface plasmon resonance at 538[Formula: see text]nm. Responsible phytochemicals for the transformation were principally phenolics, tannins, anthraquinone glycosides and sugars present abundantly in the plant thereby bestowing it adaptive prodigality. Also, the use of Azolla sp. for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles offers the benefit of eco-friendliness.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1132 ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
S.O. Dozie-Nwachukwu ◽  
J.D. Obayemi ◽  
Y. Danyo ◽  
G. Etuk-Udo ◽  
N. Anuku ◽  
...  

This paper presents the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles from the bacteria, Serratia marcescens.The intra-and extra-cellular synthesis of gold nanoparticles is shown to occur over a range of pH and incubation times in cell-free exracts and biomass ofserratia marcescensthat were reacted with 2.5mM Tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4). The formation of gold nanoparticles was identified initially via color changes from yellow auro-chloride to shades of red or purple in gold nanoparticle solutions. UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) were also used to characterize gold nanoparticles produced within a range of pH conditions. The results show clearly that the production of gold nanoparticles from cell-free extracts require shorter times than the production of gold nanoparticles from the biomass.


2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (19) ◽  
pp. 1840044
Author(s):  
Aditya Dalal ◽  
Animesh Mandal ◽  
Shubhada Adhi ◽  
Kiran Adhi

Aluminum (0.5 at.%)-doped ZnO (AZO) thin films were deposited by pulsed laser deposition technique (PLD) in oxygen ambient of 10[Formula: see text] Torr. The deposited thin films were characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD), photoluminescence (PL), Raman spectroscopy and uv–visible spectroscopy (UV–vis). Next, graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized by Hummers method and was characterized by XRD, UV–vis spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Thereafter, GO solution was drop-casted on AZO thin films. These films were then characterized by Raman Spectroscopy, UV–vis spectroscopy and PL. Attempt is being made to comprehend the modifications in properties brought about by integration.


Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 2585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Mani Tripathi ◽  
Dohee Ahn ◽  
Yeong Mok Kim ◽  
Sang J. Chung

Recent developments in the area of nanotechnology have focused on the development of nanomaterials with catalytic activities. The enzyme mimics, nanozymes, work efficiently in extreme pH and temperature conditions, and exhibit resistance to protease digestion, in contrast to enzymes. We developed an environment-friendly, cost-effective, and facile biological method for the synthesis of ZnO-Pd nanosheets. This is the first biosynthesis of ZnO-Pd nanosheets. The synthesized nanosheets were characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray. The d-spacing (inter-atomic spacing) of the palladium nanoparticles in the ZnO sheets was found to be 0.22 nm, which corresponds to the (111) plane. The XRD pattern revealed that the 2θ values of 21.8°, 33.3°, 47.7°, and 56.2° corresponded with the crystal planes of (100), (002), (112), and (201), respectively. The nanosheets were validated to possess peroxidase mimetic activity, which oxidized the 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) substrate in the presence of H2O2. After 20 min of incubation time, the colorless TMB substrate oxidized into a dark-blue-colored one and a strong peak was observed at 650 nm. The initial velocities of Pd-ZnO-catalyzed TMB oxidation by H2O2 were analyzed by Michaelis–Menten and Lineweaver–Burk plots, resulting in 64 × 10−6 M, 8.72 × 10−9 Msec−1, and 8.72 × 10−4 sec−1 of KM, Vmax, and kcat, respectively.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong Phong Nguyen Thi ◽  
Dai Hai Nguyen

AbstractWe report star-shaped silver@gold (Ag@Au) nanoparticles (NPs) in gelatin suspensions for the purpose of enhancing the stability of Ag@Au NPs. In this case, Ag NPs were designed as nucleating agents, whereas gelatin was used as a protecting agent for Au development. Especially, variable gelatin concentrations were also prepared to explore its ability to increase the stability of Ag@Au NPs. The obtained samples were then characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The maximum absorption wavelength of all samples (566–580 nm) indicated that branched Ag@Au@gelatin NPs were successfully synthesized. In addition, our TEM results revealed that the size of branched Ag@Au@gelatin NPs was found to be between 20 and 45 nm as influenced by the component ratio and the pH value. These results can provide valuable insights into the improvement of Ag@Au NP stability in the presence of gelatin.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honghui Teng ◽  
Shukun Xu ◽  
Dandan Sun ◽  
Ying Zhang

Fe-doped TiO2nanotubes (Fe-TNTs) have been prepared by ultrasonic-assisted hydrothermal method. The structure and composition of the as-prepared TiO2nanotubes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy. Their photocatalytic activities were evaluated by the degradation of MO under visible light. The UV-visible absorption spectra of the Fe-TNT showed a red shift and an enhancement of the absorption in the visible region compared to the pure TNT. The Fe-TNTs were provided with good photocatalytic activities and photostability and under visible light irradiation, and the optimum molar ratio of Ti : Fe was found to be 100 : 1 in our experiments.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Van Viet ◽  
Cao Minh Thi ◽  
Le Van Hieu

Tin oxide nanoparticles (SnO2NPs) were prepared at low temperature by hydrothermal method. Synthesized SnO2NPs were confirmedviacharacterization techniques such as UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The synthesized nanoparticles were in the size of 3 nm and they have high photocatalytic activity. The result showed that SnO2NPs degraded 88.88% MB solution after 30 minutes of UV illumination and reached 90.0% for 120 minutes (2 hours) of UV illumination. Moreover, they degraded 79.26% MB solution after 90 minutes (1.5 hours) under assisted sunlight illumination.


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