GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING CITRUS SINESIS FRUIT EXTRACT AND ITS ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a growing area for research due to its potentiality in the application and development of advanced technologies. In general, nanoparticles are synthesized by using chemical methods which are not eco-friendly. Here, we have used a fast, convenient and environment-friendly method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by reducing silver nitrate with fruit extract of Orange (Citrus Sinesis). Characterization of the metallic nanoparticles was done by XRD analysis, UV Visible spectroscopy, FTIR, Scanning electron microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX), Antibacterial activity.