Synthesis, Characterization and Biomedical Application of Silver Nanoparticles

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been employed in various fields of biotechnology due to their proven properties as an antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent. AgNPs are generally synthesized through chemical, physical and biological approaches involving a myriad of methods. As each approach confers unique advantages and challenges, a trends analysis of literature for the AgNPs synthesis using different types of synthesis were also reviewed through a bibliometric approach. A sum of 10,278 publications were analyzed on the annual numbers of publication relating to AgNPs and biological, chemical or physical synthesis from 2010 to 2020 using Microsoft Excel applied to the Scopus publication database. Furthermore, another bibliometric clustering and mapping software were used to study the occurrences of author keywords on the biomedical applications of biosynthesized AgNPs and a total collection of 224 documents were found, sourced from articles, reviews, book chapters, conference papers and reviews. AgNPs provides an excellent, dependable, and effective solution for seven major concerns: as antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, bone healing, bone cement, dental applications and wound healing. In recent years, AgNPs have been employed in biomedical sector due to their antibacterial, antiviral and anticancer properties. This review discussed on the types of synthesis, how AgNPs are characterized and their applications in biomedical field.

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Antibacterial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Piper betle L. Leaf Extract

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1020.236 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1020 ◽

pp. 236-242

Author(s):

Tien Hieu Vu ◽

Van Huan Bui ◽

Ngoc Thang Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Leaf Extract ◽

Biomedical Application ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Silver Ions ◽

Infrared Spectrometry ◽

Piper Betle ◽

Plasmon Band ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps

The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using herbal plants has gained much attention due to their potential widespread applications, especially in biomedical application to control pathogenic microbes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of synthesized AgNPs using aqueous leaf extract of Piper betle L., an important medicinal plant. The AgNPs were identified by UV-Visible spectrometry (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR). The presence of surface plasmon band around 420-460 nm indicated AgNPs formation. Spherical nature, unique size-distribution and crystal structure of the AgNPs with diameter around 10-20 nm were affirmed by TEM and XRD analyses. The FTIR measurements showed the presence of bioactive compounds in the extract responsible for the efficient reduction of silver ions and stabilization of the AgNPs. The results from the antimicrobial assays suggested that the biosynthesized AgNPs were potent against pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

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Antimicrobial and Anticancer properties of Carica papaya leaves derived di-methyl flubendazole mediated silver nanoparticles

Journal of Infection and Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.jiph.2021.02.004 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sandhanasamy Devanesan ◽

Murugesan Jayamala ◽

Mohamad S. AlSalhi ◽

Amirtham S. Umamaheshwari ◽

Jacob A. Ranjitsingh

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Carica Papaya ◽

Anticancer Properties

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Three-Dimensional Printing of Hydroxyapatite Composites for Biomedical Application

Crystals ◽

10.3390/cryst11040353 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 353

Author(s):

Yanting Han ◽

Qianqian Wei ◽

Pengbo Chang ◽

Kehui Hu ◽

Oseweuba Valentine Okoro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Tissue Engineering ◽

3D Printing ◽

Biomedical Application ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Natural Polymers ◽

Three Dimensional Printing ◽

3D Printed ◽

Dental Applications ◽

Hard Tissue Engineering

Hydroxyapatite (HA) and HA-based nanocomposites have been recognized as ideal biomaterials in hard tissue engineering because of their compositional similarity to bioapatite. However, the traditional HA-based nanocomposites fabrication techniques still limit the utilization of HA in bone, cartilage, dental, applications, and other fields. In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) printing has been shown to provide a fast, precise, controllable, and scalable fabrication approach for the synthesis of HA-based scaffolds. This review therefore explores available 3D printing technologies for the preparation of porous HA-based nanocomposites. In the present review, different 3D printed HA-based scaffolds composited with natural polymers and/or synthetic polymers are discussed. Furthermore, the desired properties of HA-based composites via 3D printing such as porosity, mechanical properties, biodegradability, and antibacterial properties are extensively explored. Lastly, the applications and the next generation of HA-based nanocomposites for tissue engineering are discussed.

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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Haloferax sp. NRS1: image analysis, characterization, in vitro thrombolysis and cytotoxicity

AMB Express ◽

10.1186/s13568-021-01235-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hend M. Tag ◽

Amna A. Saddiq ◽

Monagi Alkinani ◽

Nashwa Hagagy

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Image Analysis ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Positive Control ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Negative Surface ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps

AbstractHaloferax sp strain NRS1 (MT967913) was isolated from a solar saltern on the southern coast of the Red Sea, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The present study was designed for estimate the potential capacity of the Haloferax sp strain NRS1 to synthesize (silver nanoparticles) AgNPs. Biological activities such as thrombolysis and cytotoxicity of biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated. The characterization of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized by Haloferax sp (Hfx-AgNPs) was analyzed using UV–vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The dark brown color of the Hfx-AgNPs colloidal showed maximum absorbance at 458 nm. TEM image analysis revealed that the shape of the Hfx-AgNPs was spherical and a size range was 5.77- 73.14 nm. The XRD spectra showed a crystallographic plane of silver nanoparticles, with a crystalline size of 29.28 nm. The prominent FTIR peaks obtained at 3281, 1644 and 1250 cm− 1 identified the Functional groups involved in the reduction of silver ion reduction to AgNPs. Zeta potential results revealed a negative surface charge and stability of Hfx-AgNPs. Colloidal solution of Hfx-AgNPs with concentrations ranging from 3.125 to 100 μg/mL was used to determine its hemolytic activity. Less than 12.5 μg/mL of tested agent showed no hemolysis with high significant decrease compared with positive control, which confirms that Hfx-AgNPs are considered non-hemolytic (non-toxic) agents according to the ISO/TR 7405-1984(f) protocol. Thrombolysis activity of Hfx-AgNPs was observed in a concentration-dependent manner. Further, Hfx-AgNPs may be considered a promising lead compound for the pharmacological industry.

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Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation of Cowpea-Porous-Starch-Formulated Silver Nanoparticles

Journal of Nanotechnology ◽

10.1155/2021/5525690 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Shiara Ramdath ◽

John Mellem ◽

Londiwe Simphiwe Mbatha

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Cell Viability ◽

High Dose ◽

Bacterial Strains ◽

Gram Positive ◽

Gram Negative ◽

Anticancer Drug Delivery ◽

Ic50 Values ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps

Health issues involving inadequate treatment of diseases such as cancer and microbial infections continue to be the subject of much ongoing recent research. Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were characterized using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Zeta Sizer, Ultraviolet (UV), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Their antimicrobial activity was evaluated on selected Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains, using the disc diffusion and broth dilution assays. Cell viability profiles were evaluated using MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) and apoptosis studies on selected human noncancer and cancer cells. The biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated to be spherical clusters, with sizes between 40 and 70 nm. The absorption peak at 423 nm and the presence of polyphenols confirmed the synthesis and stabilization of these tested AgNPs. The AgNPs showed a good stability of −23.9 ± 1.02 mV. Good antimicrobial activity (6.0–18.0 mm) was seen on all tested bacteria at a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging from 5 to 16 μg/ml, with the highest activity seen against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (18 ± 0.5 mm), and the lowest activity was seen against Gram-positive Listeria monocytogenes (6.0 ± 0.4 mm) after treatment with the AgNPs. These NPs showed a concentration-dependent and cell-specific cytotoxicity with low IC50 values (41.7, 56.3, and 63.8 μg/ml). The NPs were well tolerated by tested cells as indicated by a more than 50% cell viability at the high dose tested and low apoptotic indices (<0.2). These findings indicated that these biosynthesized AgNPs showed great potential as effective antibacterial agents and anticancer drug delivery modalities.

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Health Impact of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review of the Biodistribution and Toxicity Following Various Routes of Exposure

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms21072375 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (7) ◽

pp. 2375 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Zannatul Ferdous ◽

Abderrahim Nemmar

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Biomedical Application ◽

Health Impact ◽

Surgical Instruments ◽

Wound Dressings ◽

Mechanisms Of Toxicity ◽

Biodistribution Studies ◽

Exposure In Vivo

Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have gained huge importance in technological advancements over the past few years. Among the various ENMs, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become one of the most explored nanotechnology-derived nanostructures and have been intensively investigated for their unique physicochemical properties. The widespread commercial and biomedical application of nanosilver include its use as a catalyst and an optical receptor in cosmetics, electronics and textile engineering, as a bactericidal agent, and in wound dressings, surgical instruments, and disinfectants. This, in turn, has increased the potential for interactions of AgNPs with terrestrial and aquatic environments, as well as potential exposure and toxicity to human health. In the present review, after giving an overview of ENMs, we discuss the current advances on the physiochemical properties of AgNPs with specific emphasis on biodistribution and both in vitro and in vivo toxicity following various routes of exposure. Most in vitro studies have demonstrated the size-, dose- and coating-dependent cellular uptake of AgNPs. Following NPs exposure, in vivo biodistribution studies have reported Ag accumulation and toxicity to local as well as distant organs. Though there has been an increase in the number of studies in this area, more investigations are required to understand the mechanisms of toxicity following various modes of exposure to AgNPs.

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Antimicrobial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Medicinal Herb Coptidis rhizome

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules23092268 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (9) ◽

pp. 2268 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Garima Sharma ◽

Ju-Suk Nam ◽

Ashish Sharma ◽

Sang-Soo Lee

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Aqueous Extract ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Antimicrobial Property ◽

Spherical Shape ◽

Silver Ions ◽

Average Diameter ◽

Xrd Analysis ◽

Visible Absorption ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps

Coptidis rhizome contains several alkaloids that are bioactive agents of therapeutic value. We propose an eco-friendly method to synthesize biocompatible silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the aqueous extract of Coptidis rhizome. Silver ions were reduced to AgNPs using the aqueous extract of Coptidis rhizome, indicating that Coptidis rhizome can be used for the biosynthesis of AgNPs. The time and the concentration required for conversion of silver ions into AgNPs was optimized using UV-absorbance spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP). Biosynthesized AgNPs showed a distinct UV-Visible absorption peak at 420 nm. ICP analysis showed that the time required for the completion of biosynthesis was around 20 min. Microscopic images showed that nanoparticles synthesized were of spherical shape and the average diameter of biosynthesized AgNPs was less than 30 nm. XRD analysis also confirmed the size of AgNps and revealed their crystalline nature. The interaction of AgNPs with phytochemicals present in Coptidis rhizome extract was observed in FTIR analysis. The antimicrobial property of AgNPs was evaluated using turbidity measurements. Coptidis rhizome-mediated biosynthesized AgNPs showed significant anti-bacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus that are commonly involved in various types of infections, indicating their potential as an effective anti-bacterial agent.

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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Onion Endophytic Bacterium and Its Antifungal Activity against Rice Pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae

Journal of Fungi ◽

10.3390/jof6040294 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 294

Author(s):

Ezzeldin Ibrahim ◽

Jinyan Luo ◽

Temoor Ahmed ◽

Wenge Wu ◽

Chenqi Yan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Antifungal Activity ◽

Magnaporthe Oryzae ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Endophytic Bacterium ◽

Energy Dispersive Spectrum ◽

Safe Alternative ◽

Bacterium Bacillus ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using endophytic bacteria is a safe alternative to the traditional chemical method. The purpose of this research is to biosynthesize AgNPs using endophytic bacterium Bacillus endophyticus strain H3 isolated from onion. The biosynthesized AgNPs with sizes from 4.17 to 26.9 nm were confirmed and characterized by various physicochemical techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in addition to an energy dispersive spectrum (EDS) profile. The biosynthesized AgNPs at a concentration of 40 μg/mL had a strong antifungal activity against rice blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae with an inhibition rate of 88% in mycelial diameter. Moreover, the biosynthesized AgNPs significantly inhibited spore germination and appressorium formation of M. oryzae. Additionally, microscopic observation showed that mycelia morphology was swollen and abnormal when dealing with AgNPs. Overall, the current study revealed that AgNPs could protect rice plants against fungal infections.

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In vitro antimicrobial and anticancer properties of TiO2 blow-spun nanofibers containing silver nanoparticles

Materials Science and Engineering C ◽

10.1016/j.msec.2019.109876 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 104 ◽

pp. 109876 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Roberta Ferreti Bonan ◽

Mariaugusta Ferreira Mota ◽

Rosiane Maria da Costa Farias ◽

Sabrina Daniela da Silva ◽

Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Anticancer Properties

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Potential of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles as Nanocatalyst for Enhanced Degradation of Cellulose by Cellulase

Journal of Nanomaterials ◽

10.1155/2015/289410 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bipinchandra K. Salunke ◽

Shailesh S. Sawant ◽

Tae Koo Kang ◽

Deok Yun Seo ◽

Youngjong Cha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Cellulose Hydrolysis ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Reducing Sugar ◽

Mentha Arvensis ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Optical And Electronic Properties ◽

Magnolia Kobus ◽

Biosynthesized Agnps ◽

Enhanced Degradation

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a result of their excellent optical and electronic properties are promising catalytic materials for various applications. In this study, we demonstrate a novel approach for enhanced degradation of cellulose using biosynthesized AgNPs in an enzyme catalyzed reaction of cellulose hydrolysis by cellulase. AgNPs were synthesized through reduction of silver nitrate by extracts of five medicinal plants (Mentha arvensisvar.piperascens, Buddleja officinalisMaximowicz,Epimedium koreanumNakai,Artemisia messer-schmidtianaBesser, andMagnolia kobus). An increase of around twofold in reducing sugar formation confirmed the catalytic activity of AgNPs as nanocatalyst. The present study suggests that immobilization of the enzyme onto the surface of the AgNPs can be useful strategy for enhanced degradation of cellulose, which can be utilized for diverse industrial applications.

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