Biological Applications, Green Synthesis, Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) Using Artemisia annua L.

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1304-1309
Author(s):  
Hamed A. Ghramh ◽  
Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin ◽  
Zubair Ahmad ◽  
Essam H. Ibrahim ◽  
Mona Kilany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Artemisia Annua ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Electron Microscopy Analysis ◽  
Microscopy Analysis

ABSTRACTThis article reports on the silver nanoparticles (AaAgNPs) that were green-synthesized by using Artemisia annua L. extract (AaExt) and their collective biological applications. Active biomolecules in the extract and extract containing AgNPs were characterized using Fourier-transform-infrared-spectroscopy (FTIR) and AgNPs were monitored by UV/vis spectroscopy and SEM (scanning electron microscopy) analysis. The size of the particle is around 100 nm. The antibacterial activity was measured by the disk diffusion method against the Gram-negative/positive pathogenic bacteria. The extract and extract containing AgNPs showed a significant antibacterial activity. Cytotoxic potential of the synthesized AgNPs was analyzed against the rat splenocytes. The results showed that there were cytotoxic effects of A. annua leaves extract but stimulatory effects when the extract contained AgNPs on normal splenocytes. Extract of A. annua showed very little increase in liver enzymes. Regarding the larvicidal activity, the extract containing AgNPs was more effective than the crude leaves extract against 4th instar larvae of Culex pipiens (LC50 = 171.378 ppm) compared to the plant extract (LC50 = 5389.726 ppm) by about 31.449 folds.

scholarly journals Herbal Plant Synthesis of Antibacterial Silver Nanoparticles by Solanum trilobatum and Its Characterization

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vanaja ◽  
K. Paulkumar ◽  
G. Gnanajobitha ◽  
S. Rajeshkumar ◽  
C. Malarkodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Solanum Trilobatum ◽  
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles

Green synthesis method of nanomaterials is rapidly growing in the nanotechnology field; it replaces the use of toxic chemicals and time consumption. In this present investigation we report the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using the leaf extract of medicinally valuable plant Solanum trilobatum. The influence of physical and chemical parameters on the silver nanoparticle fabrication such as incubation time, silver nitrate concentration, pH, and temperature is also studied in this present context. The green synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by UV-vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The SEM and TEM confirm the synthesis of spherical shape of nanocrystalline particles with the size range of 2–10 nm. FTIR reveals that the carboxyl and amine groups may be involved in the reduction of silver ions to silver nanoparticles. Antibacterial activity of synthesized silver nanoparticles was done by agar well diffusion method against different pathogenic bacteria. The green synthesized silver nanoparticles can be used in the field of medicine, due to their high antibacterial activity.

scholarly journals Bio fabrication of silver nanoparticles with antibacterial and cytotoxic abilities using lichens

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona A. Alqahtani ◽  
Monerah R. Al Othman ◽  
Afrah E. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Hct 116

Abstract Recently, increase bacterial resistance to antimicrobial compounds issue constitutes a real threat to human health. One of the useful materials for bacterial control is Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Researchers tend to use biogenic agents to synthesize stable and safe AgNPs. The principal aim of this study was to investigate the ability of lichen in AgNPs formation and to find out their suppression ability to MDR bacteria as well as their cytotoxic activity. In the current study, lichens (Xanthoria parietina, Flavopunctelia flaventior) were collected from the south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Lichens methanolic extracts were used for conversion of Ag ions to AgNPs. Prepared biogenic AgNPs were characterized by Ultraviolet–Visible (UV–Vis) Spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Zeta potential and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). Lichens Secondary metabolites were determined by Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS). The antibacterial activity and synergistic effect of AgNPs were evaluated against pathogenic bacteria, including gram-positive; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), and gram-negative; (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli) as well as the reference strains (ATCC) using the agar disk diffusion method. Cytotoxic effect of biogenic AgNPs was tested against HCT 116 (Human Colorectal Cancer cell), MDA-MB-231 (Breast cancer cell), and FaDu (Pharynx cancer cell) by MTT test. TEM imaging showed well-dispersed spherical particles of 1–40 nm size as well as zeta size showed 69–145 nm. Furthermore, FTIR and GC–MS identified various lichen chemical molecules. On the other hand, the highest antibacterial activity of AgNPs was noticed against P. aeruginosa, followed by MRSA, VRE, and E. coli. AgNPs influence on gram-negative bacteria was greater than that on gram-positive bacteria and their synergistic effect with some antibiotics was noted against examined microbes. Moreover, higher cytotoxicity for biogenic AgNPs against FaDu and HCT 116 cell line in relation to MDA-MB-231 was noted. Given the current findings, the biogenic AgNPs mediated by lichens had positive antibacterial, synergistic and cytotoxic powers. Therefore, they might be considered as a promising candidate to combat the multi-drug resistance organisms and some cancer cells.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity of TiO2- and ZnO-Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Thang Nguyen ◽  
Viet Tien Vu ◽  
The Huu Nguyen ◽  
Tuan Anh Nguyen ◽  
Van Khanh Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Zno Nanoparticles ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Xrd Patterns

This work emphasizes the use of the silver decorative method to enhance the antibacterial activity of TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles. These silver-decorated nanoparticles (hybrid nanoparticles) were synthesized using sodium borohydride as a reducing agent, with the weight ratio of Ag precursors/oxide nanoparticles = 1:30. The morphology and optical properties of these hybrid nanoparticles were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The agar-well diffusion method was used to evaluate their antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria, with or without light irradiation. The TEM images indicated clearly that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs, 5–10 nm) were well deposited on the surface of nano-TiO2 particles (30–60 nm). In addition to this, bigger AgNPs (<20 nm) were dispersed on the surface of nano-ZnO particles (30–50 nm). XRD patterns confirmed the presence of AgNPs in both Ag-decorated TiO2 and Ag-decorated ZnO nanoparticles. UV-Vis spectra confirmed that the hybridization of Ag and oxide nanoparticles led to a shift in the absorption edge of oxide nanoparticles to the lower energy region (visible region). The antibacterial tests indicated that both oxide pure nanoparticles did not exhibit inhibitory effects against bacteria, with or without light irradiation. However, the presence of AgNPs in their hybrids, even at low content (<40 mg/mL), leads to a good antibacterial activity, and higher inhibition zones under light irradiation as compared to those in dark were observed.

scholarly journals ISOLASI DAN UJI ANTIBAKTERI DARI BAKTERI YANG BERASOSIASI DENGAN SPONS Phyllospongia lamellose SERTA IDENTIFIKASI SECARA BIOKIMIA

PHARMACON ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Sela S Lempoy ◽  
Widya A Lolo ◽  
Paulina V. Y. Yamlean
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Isolation And Purification ◽  
Esherichia Coli ◽  
Identification Stage

ABSTRACT Sponges are one source of producing bioactive components from the sea. Bacteria Symbiosis with sponges are thought to have the potential to produce bioactive compounds that have been isolated from sponges. One of the potential of bioactive compounds which have been found and developed from sponges was antibacterial. The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of bacteria associated with Phyllospongia lamellose sponges against pathogenic bacteria namely Staphylococcus aureus and Esherichia coli and then proceed with identification of biochemistry in isolates which showed the greatest inhibitory activity. Three isolates of sponges symbiont bacteria were obtained through the isolation and purification stage which were then followed by testing of antibacterial activity with paper disk diffusion method. The antibacterial test results showed the diameter of the inhibitory zone against Staphylococcus aureus, were: SL1(8.67 mm), SL2 (9.33 mm) and SL3(9.00 mm) categorized as medium. Whereas the inhibiotion zone shown on Esherichia coli bacteria is also classified as medium, were: SL1(9.67 mm), SL2 (9.00 mm) and SL3 (9.33 mm). The three isolates continued to the identification stage biochemically. Each isolation was assumed as follows: Desulfotomaculum (SL1), Brochothrix (SL2) and Sulfidobacillus (SL3). Keyword         :Phyllospongia lamellose, isolation, biochemically identification ABSTRAK Spons merupakan salah satu sumber penghasil komponen bioaktif yang berasal dari laut. Bakteri yang bersimbiosis dengan spons diduga memiliki potensi dalam menghasilkan senyawa-senyawa bioaktif yang telah diisolasi dari spons. Potensi senyawa bioaktif yang telah ditemukan dan dikembangkan dari spons salah satunya ialah sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri dari bakteri yang berasosiasi dengan spons Phyllospongia lamellose terhadap bakteri patogen yakni Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli dan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan identifikasi secara biokimia pada isolat yang menunjukkan daya hambat terbesar. Diperoleh 3 isolat bakteri simbion spons melalui tahap isolasi dan purifikasi yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pengujian aktivitas antibakteri melalui metode difusi kertas cakram. Hasil uji antibakteri menunjukkan diameter zona hambat terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus yaitu: SL1(8.67 mm), SL2(9.33 mm) dan SL3 (9.00 mm) termasuk dalam kategori sedang. Sedangkan zona hambat yang ditunjukkan terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli juga tergolong kategori sedang yaitu: SL1(9.67 mm), SL2(9.00 mm) dan SL3 (9.33 mm). Ketiga isolat dilanjutkan ke tahap identifikasi secara biokimia. Masing-masing isolat diduga sebagai berikut: Desulfotomaculum (SL1), Brochothrix (SL2) dan Sulfidobacillus (SL3). Kata kunci          :Phyllospongia lamellose, isolasi, identifikasi biokimia.

scholarly journals Fortunella japonica extract as a reducing agent for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1570
Author(s):  
Nguyen Phung Anh ◽  
Truong Thi Ai Mi ◽  
Duong Huynh Thanh Linh ◽  
Nguyen Thi Thuy Van ◽  
Hoang Tien Cuong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
High Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Agno3 Solution ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Average Size

A rapid way of synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by treating Ag+ ions with a green Fortunella Japonica (F.J.) extract as a combined reducing and stabilizing agent was investigated. The reaction solutions were monitored using UV-Vis spectroscopy, the size and shape of crystals were determined by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, the crystalline phases of AgNPs were presented by X–ray diffraction, and the relation of nanoparticles with Fortunella Japonica extract was confirmed using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results indicated that no formation of AgNPs had taken place in the dark during 24 hours at room temperature and 40 oC. Meanwhile, it was found that the rate of AgNPs formation increased rapidly under the sunlight. The effects of the synthesis factors on the AgNPs formation were investigated. The suitable conditions for the synthesis of AgNPs using F.J. extract were determined as follows: F.J. extract was mixed with AgNO3 1.75 mM solution with the volume ratio of 3.5 AgNO3 solution/1.5 F.J. Extract, stirred 300 rpm for 150 minutes at 40 oC under sunlight illumination. At these conditions, AgNPs showed high crystalline structure with the average size of 15.9 nm. The antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles was determined by agar well diffusion method against E. coli and B. subtilis bacteria. The green synthesized AgNPs performed high antibacterial activity against both bacteria.  

scholarly journals Multifunction Finishing of Cellulose Based Fabrics via 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Quat-188) and Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Improve its Dyeability and Antibacterial

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 11666-11678
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Acid Dyes ◽  
Color Strength ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Dyeing Process ◽  
Colour Strength

The main goal of this study is to modify cotton as cellulose-based fabrics through cationization to improve its dyeing with acid dyes and its antibacterial. Quat-188 was applied to cotton to prepare cationized cotton, overcoming the negative charges between cotton and acid dyes during the dyeing process without using any electrolyte via the pad-dry-cure method. Then the cationized cotton fabrics were treated with the prepared silver nanoparticles to improve their antibacterial properties. The untreated and treated cotton fabrics were dyed with two acid dyes Acid Brilliant Blue PB 100% (acid blue 25; AB25) and Acid Metanil Yellow MT 100% (acid yellow 36) at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6% of by exhaust method. Colour strength, color, and washing fastness of untreated and treated cotton fabrics were studied. Antibacterial properties of fabrics were also evaluated against S. aureus and E. coli by using the disk diffusion method. Dyeing properties showed that the treated cotton fabrics significantly improved color strength and fastness properties (light, washing, perspiration, and rubbing). Also, the antibacterial properties of treated cotton fabrics showed antibacterial activity towards tested bacteria. This study reveals that modified cotton fabrics via cationization with Quat-188 and AgNPs have multifunctional properties from their ability for acid dyes and their higher antibacterial activity towards Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that is can be used in many applications.

scholarly journals Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles in aloe vera plant extract prepared by a hydrothermal method and their synergistic antibacterial activity

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patcharaporn Tippayawat ◽  
Nutthakritta Phromviyo ◽  
Parichart Boueroy ◽  
Apiwat Chompoosor
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diffusion Method

Background: There is worldwide interest in silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized by various chemical reactions for use in applications exploiting their antibacterial activity, even though these processes exhibit a broad range of toxicity in vertebrates and invertebrates alike. To avoid the chemical toxicity, biosynthesis (green synthesis) of metal nanoparticles is proposed as a cost-effective and environmental friendly alternative. Aloe vera leaf extract is a medicinal agent with multiple properties including an antibacterial effect. Moreover the constituents of aloe vera leaves include lignin, hemicellulose, and pectins which can be used in the reduction of silver ions to produce as AgNPs@aloe vera (AgNPs@AV) with antibacterial activity. Methods: AgNPs were prepared by an eco-friendly hydrothermal method using an aloe vera plant extract solution as both a reducing and stabilizing agent. AgNPs@AV were characterized using XRD and SEM. Additionally, an agar well diffusion method was used to screen for antimicrobial activity. MIC and MBC were used to correlate the concentration of AgNPs@AV its bactericidal effect. SEM was used to investigate bacterial inactivation. Then the toxicity with human cells was investigated using an MTT assay. Results: The synthesized AgNPs were crystalline with sizes of 70.70 ± 22-192.02 ± 53 nm as revealed using XRD and SEM. The sizes of AgNPs can be varied through alteration of times and temperatures used in their synthesis. These AgNPs were investigated for potential use as an antibacterial agent to inhibit pathogenic bacteria. Their antibacterial activity was tested on S. epidermidis and P. aeruginosa. The results showed that AgNPs had a high antibacterial which depended on their synthesis conditions, particularly when processed at 100 oC for 6 h and 200 oC for 12 h. The cytotoxicity of AgNPs was determined using human PBMCs revealing no obvious cytotoxicity. These results indicated that AgNPs@AV can be effectively utilized in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and biomedical applications. Discussion: Aloe vera extract was processed using a green and facile method. This was a hydrothermal method to reduce silver nitrate to AgNPs@AV. Varying the hydrothermal temperature provided the fine spherical shaped nanoparticles. The size of the nanomaterial was affected by its thermal preparation. The particle size of AgNPs could be tuned by varying both time and temperature. A process using a pure AG phase could go to completion in 6h at 200 oC, whereas reactions at lower temperatures required longer times. Moreover, the antibacterial effect of this hybrid nanomaterial was sufficient that it could be used to inhibit pathogenic bacteria since silver release was dependent upon its particle size. The high activity of the largest AgNPs might have resulted from a high concentration of aloe vera compounds incorporated into the AgNPs during hydrothermal synthesis.

scholarly journals BACTERIAL CELLULOSE FROM RICE WASTE WATER AND ITS COMPOSITE WHICH ARE DEPOSITED NANOPARTICLE AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Rohaeti ◽  
Endang W Laksono ◽  
Anna Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacterial Cellulose ◽  
Nitrate Solution ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Chitosan Composite

<pre><span lang="EN-GB">Bacterial cellulose (C) and its composites were synthesized from rice waste water<strong> </strong>with addition of glycerol (G) and chitosan (Ch).</span><strong></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Antibacterial activity of the C, the bacterial cellulose-chitosan composite (CCh), and the bacterial  cellulose – glycerol - chitosan composite (CGCh) which were deposited silver nanoparticles against <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E.</em> <em>coli</em>,  and yeast <em>C. albicans</em> has been conducted. Silver nanoparticles was prepared by chemical reduction of a silver nitrate solution, a trisodium citrate as a reductor, and a PVA as a stabilizer. The UV-Vis spectroscopy is used to determine the formation of silver nanoparticles. The characterization was conducted on the bacterial celluloses and those composites including the functional groups by the FTIR, the mechanical properties by Tensile Tester, photos surfaces by SEM, and the test of the antibacterial activity against <em>S</em>. <em>aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>, and <em>C. albicans</em> by diffusion method. The silver nanoparticle characterization indicates that the silver nanoparticles are formed at a wavelength of 418.80 nm. The antibacterial test showed an inhibitory effect of the C, the CCh, and the CGCh which are deposited  the silver nanoparticles against of <em>S. aureus</em>, <em>E. coli</em>,  and C.albicans. The CGChs which are deposited silver nanoparticles has the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> ATCC 25923. The CGs which are deposited silver nanoparticles provide the highest antimicrobial activity against the <em>E. coli</em> ATCC 25922 and the yeast <em>Candida albicans</em> ATCC 10231.</span></pre>

Biogenic of silver nanoparticles using ayurveda tooth powder and its antibacterial activity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing E.coli

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah A. Alarfajj ◽  
Mohammedsaleh Almallahi ◽  
Murugan A. Munusamy ◽  
Mickymaray Suresh ◽  
Wael Alturaiki
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Beta Lactamases ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are enzymes produced by E. coli like some gram negative bacteria. The patients who are affected by ESBL producing bacteria facing a major problem and they may need different β- lactam antibiotics to treat the infection. But this extensive use of β- lactam antibiotics against ESPLs creating major public health threat.  As an alternative currently many eco- friendly, non-toxic, low cost nanoparticles are synthesizing by biogenic way used as an alternative for the β- lactam antibiotics. In the present study silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Ayurveda Toothpowder. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized using ultraviolet (UV)-visible (vis) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis and finally the antibacterial activity was performed against ESBL producing bacteria by well diffusion method. Antibacterial tests against ESPL producing E.coli cells using biogenic synthesized AgNPs showed significant antibacterial effect at low concentration of AgNPs. The results proved that the biogenic synthesised nanoparticles using Toothpowder extract would help to arrest ESBL producing bacteria a

scholarly journals Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles in aloe vera plant extract prepared by a hydrothermal method and their synergistic antibacterial activity

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patcharaporn Tippayawat ◽  
Nutthakritta Phromviyo ◽  
Parichart Boueroy ◽  
Apiwat Chompoosor
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Diffusion Method

Background: There is worldwide interest in silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized by various chemical reactions for use in applications exploiting their antibacterial activity, even though these processes exhibit a broad range of toxicity in vertebrates and invertebrates alike. To avoid the chemical toxicity, biosynthesis (green synthesis) of metal nanoparticles is proposed as a cost-effective and environmental friendly alternative. Aloe vera leaf extract is a medicinal agent with multiple properties including an antibacterial effect. Moreover the constituents of aloe vera leaves include lignin, hemicellulose, and pectins which can be used in the reduction of silver ions to produce as AgNPs@aloe vera (AgNPs@AV) with antibacterial activity. Methods: AgNPs were prepared by an eco-friendly hydrothermal method using an aloe vera plant extract solution as both a reducing and stabilizing agent. AgNPs@AV were characterized using XRD and SEM. Additionally, an agar well diffusion method was used to screen for antimicrobial activity. MIC and MBC were used to correlate the concentration of AgNPs@AV its bactericidal effect. SEM was used to investigate bacterial inactivation. Then the toxicity with human cells was investigated using an MTT assay. Results: The synthesized AgNPs were crystalline with sizes of 70.70 ± 22-192.02 ± 53 nm as revealed using XRD and SEM. The sizes of AgNPs can be varied through alteration of times and temperatures used in their synthesis. These AgNPs were investigated for potential use as an antibacterial agent to inhibit pathogenic bacteria. Their antibacterial activity was tested on S. epidermidis and P. aeruginosa. The results showed that AgNPs had a high antibacterial which depended on their synthesis conditions, particularly when processed at 100 oC for 6 h and 200 oC for 12 h. The cytotoxicity of AgNPs was determined using human PBMCs revealing no obvious cytotoxicity. These results indicated that AgNPs@AV can be effectively utilized in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and biomedical applications. Discussion: Aloe vera extract was processed using a green and facile method. This was a hydrothermal method to reduce silver nitrate to AgNPs@AV. Varying the hydrothermal temperature provided the fine spherical shaped nanoparticles. The size of the nanomaterial was affected by its thermal preparation. The particle size of AgNPs could be tuned by varying both time and temperature. A process using a pure AG phase could go to completion in 6h at 200 oC, whereas reactions at lower temperatures required longer times. Moreover, the antibacterial effect of this hybrid nanomaterial was sufficient that it could be used to inhibit pathogenic bacteria since silver release was dependent upon its particle size. The high activity of the largest AgNPs might have resulted from a high concentration of aloe vera compounds incorporated into the AgNPs during hydrothermal synthesis.

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