scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Polymer-Capped Copper Nanoparticles Using Ocimum sanctum Leaf Extract: Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1831-1838
Author(s):  
Chirag Makvana

The advancement of green nanotechnology has piqued the interest of researchers into the environmentally responsible production of nanoparticles. Conventionally used chemical methods for the synthesis of the nanoparticles have shown adverse effect on environment due to the use of highly toxic chemicals. They are also expensive as they utilize costly chemicals as a reducing and capping agent. Use of plant extract can be an environment friendly and cost-effective approach for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Copper is the metal which humans utilize from the ancient time period and it doesn’t show any adverse effect on humankind as well as on environment. Leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum was employed with CuSO4 (1:9, v/v) to synthesize stable copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) that were then functionalized with Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP) polymer. Characterization of synthesized copper nanoparticles was carried out using UV–Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Synthesized CuNPs were subjected against the human pathogenic bacterial strain to evaluate their antibacterial potency. Antioxidative characteristics of CuNPs were analyzed using DPPH free radical scavenging activity. The UV–visible spectra of CuNPs showed unique peaks at 322 and 247 nm indicates the stable formation of nanoparticles. X-ray diffraction pattern suggest the face cubic centered (FCC) structure of copper nanoparticles. FTIR analysis revealed the presence of biomolecules attached on the surface of CuNPs. TEM analysis proven the synthesis of spherical shaped CuNPs with the average particle size of 73.50 ± 1.78 nm. Biosynthesized CuNPs showed maximum zone of inhibition against E. coli which was tends to be 20 mm. 51.48 % of DPPH free radical scavenging activity was observed by synthesized PVP coated CuNPs. As a result, this technology can be employed for the quick and environmentally friendly biosynthesis of stable copper nanoparticles with antibacterial and antioxidant activities with the size range from 10 to 100 nm, implying their potential application in the healthcare, clinical as well as pharmaceutical fields

2014 ◽  
Vol 1704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathiraju Annapurna ◽  
Yathapu Suresh ◽  
Bojja Sreedhar ◽  
Ganghishetti Bhikshamaiah ◽  
A.K. Singh

ABSTRACTCopper nanoparticles are synthesized successfully through chemical reduction of different copper salts stabilized by Ocimum Sanctum Leaf extract, a natural biopolymer. The resulting copper nanoparticles are characterized by using UV Visible Absorption Spectrometer, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) experiments. Copper nanoparticles prepared display an absorption peak at around 558 nm. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the particles are FCC crystalline. SEM and TEM display the formation of copper nanoparticles with an average size of 10 nm. The SAXS studies demonstrate the formation of spherical nanoparticles with bimodal size distribution. The FTIR spectrum analysis has confirmed the presence of functional groups of stabilizer Ocimum Sanctum leaf extract in capping the copper nanoparticles.


Author(s):  
Alioune Dior Fall ◽  
Awa Ndiaye Sy ◽  
Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng ◽  
Abdou Sarr ◽  
Mbaye Dieng

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the phytochemical groups of hydroethanolic leaf extract of Senna sieberiana DC and its fractions and to investigate their free radical scavenging activity. Methods: S. sieberiana leaves were extracted with hydroethanolic solvent. From the hydroethanolic extract 3 fractions were obtained after a liquid/liquid fractionation (dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and water). Phytochemical screening of the leaf extract and its fractions was done using standard reactions. Free radical scavenging activity was assessed using DPPH and ABTS assays.  Results: Tannins, flavonoids, anthracenic derivatives, sterols and triterpenoids were the main phytochemical constituents of the leaf extract and fractions. The hydro-ethanolic leaf extract of Senna sieberiana, its dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions and ascorbic acid had respective IC50 values of 191.6±3.82 - 495.73±8.96 - 165.8±4.85 - 50.40±2.65 - 19.53±0.13 µg/ml in ABTS assay.  In DPPH assay,  the IC50 values were  44.8 ± 1.22 - 218.93±9.01 - 32.13 ± 1.8 - 26.4±0.11- 4.66±0.07 µg/ml respectively for the leaf extract, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions and ascorbic acid. Conclusion: The hydroethanolic leaf extract of S. sieberiana had shown free radical scavenging activity. The aqueous fraction was more active among plant tested samples. 


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int

Funtumia africana leaves have been used by the people of Niger Delta region of Nigeria to treat diabetes. This study aims to evaluate the polyphenolic contents, antioxidant, and free radical scavenging activities of the leaf crude extract and fractions. The crude aqueous methanolic leaf extract of F. africana was extracted by liquid-liquid partitioning into n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and n-butanol fractions. The free radical scavenging activity of the fractions was measured in vitro by using the ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl dihydrazyl (DPPH), and nitric oxide (NO) assays. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of tannins, saponins, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides and flavonoids in the extract and polar fractions. The highest total phenolics, total flavonoids and total antioxidant capacity were found to be 1331.18±41.56 mg GAE/g, 833.96±19.14 mg QUE/g and 83.74±1.88 mgAAE/g respectively in the butanol fraction. The n-hexane and butanol fractions demonstrated strong DPPH scavenging activity with IC50 values of 0.06±0.57 and 0.06±0.5 μg/ml, respectively. The DCM fraction showed the highest NO scavenging activity with IC50 value of 0.741±0.07 mg/ml, while hexane fraction has negligible effect. The butanolic fraction has the highest ferric reducing antioxidant activity with value of 48.46±0.15 mg AAE/g of sample.


2020 ◽  
Vol 09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akila Ilangovan ◽  
Raghu V ◽  
Venugopal R ◽  
Vijay N ◽  
Yellasamy Y ◽  
...  

Introduction: Novel Therapeutic Phytochemical studies are based on the use of plants in the production of drugs. This present study was carried out to the screening of phytochemicals and quantitative analysis, to assess In-vitro Antioxidant activities of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima. FT-IR and GC-MS analysis of hydroethanolic leaf extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Methods: The investigation of qualitative and determination of quantitative phytochemical analysis were performed using standard procedures. The total alkaloid, flavonoid, phenols, and tannin content were determined spectrophotometrically. DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity, ABTS (2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6- sulfonic acid) free radical scavenging activity of hydroethanolic leaf extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima was estimated by standard protocol. The identification of functional groups using plant leaf extracts by FTIR and GCMS. Results: The hydroethanolic leaf extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima gives positive results for alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, carbohydrates, tannins, amino acids, and proteins. The content of total alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, and tannins varies from 8.4 AE/g, 3.3 CE/g, 2.9, and 3.2 GAE/g respectively. The antioxidant assay and IC50 values were found to be DPPH (43.3µg/ml), ABTS (46.1µg/ml), and ascorbic acid (41µg/ml), respectively and concentration ranging from 20 to 100µgml. Functional groups were also identified using the extract by FTIR and GCMS. Conclusions: From this work, it can be concluded that the presence of Phyto-component makes the plant useful in the treatment of various diseases. As such, it has been found that the hydroethanolic leaf extract of the plant contains more components and is beneficial for further research.


Author(s):  
Rani Raksha ◽  
Kumar Rajesh ◽  
Sharma Preeti ◽  
Hajam Younis Ahmad ◽  
Rai Seema

Traditional plant-based medicines are still needed by the whole world for their primary healthcare benefits. The phytochemicals or plant extract could be used to treat different diseases and new formulation for the drug discovery in pharmaceuticals. Cinnamomum tamala is commonly called as Indian bay leaf or Tejpatta. The leaves and bark of Cinnamomum tamala are used to cure various diseases due to its various properties including astringent, stimulant and carminative. Hence, the objective of this study was to determine the comparative phytochemical screening and free radical scavenging activity of the leaf of Cinnamomum tamala. To achieve this, extract was prepared in three solvents (ethanol, ethanol, aqueous and chloroform). Phytochemical screening (qualitative and quantitative) was evaluated in all the three fractions to compare the solubility of various bioactive components. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, flavones and flavonols, tannins, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, saponins and glycosides in leaves of Cinnamomum tamala. Quantitative analysis showed that the total polyphenolic content, total flavonoids content, total alkaloids and total flavones and flavonols content in the hydroalcoholic extract was 48.1 mg GA (gallic acid)/g, 22.1 mg QE (Quercetin)/g, 59.9 mg/g and 1.75 mg RE (Rutin)/g, respectively. DPPH free radical assay revealed that Cinnamomum tamala hydroalcoholic leaf extract at a 100 µm/ml concentration showed 96.99± 0.99% inhibition activity. It can be concluded that most of the bioactive components are found soluble in hydroalcoholic solvent. Cinnamomum tamala hydroalcoholic leaf extract contains various bioactive and also exhibits significant free radical scavenging activity. Hence, it can be used as an alternative remedy for the treatment of various diseases.


2010 ◽  
Vol 119 (4) ◽  
pp. 1409-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis M. Awah ◽  
Peter N. Uzoegwu ◽  
Julius O. Oyugi ◽  
John Rutherford ◽  
Patrick Ifeonu ◽  
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