Facile Algae-Derived Route to Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Antibacterial, and Photocatalytic Properties

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5b03081
• Publication Date: 2015-10-08T16:07:57Z
• Authors: Nafe Aziz; Mohd Faraz; Rishikesh Pandey; Mohd Shakir; Tasneem Fatma; Ajit Varma; Ishan Barman; Ram Prasad
• Keywords: Chlorella pyrenoidosa; Nanomaterials; Biocompatibility; Silver nanoparticle

Biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles is considerable interest, as it affords clean, biocompatible, nontoxic, and cost-effective fabrication. Driven by their ability to withstand variable extremes environmental conditions, several microorganisms, notably bacteria fungi, have been investigated in the never-ending search for optimal nanomaterial production platforms. Here, we present a hitherto unexplored algal platform featuring Chlorella pyrenoidosa, which offers high degree consistency morphology synthesized silver nanoparticles. Using suite characterization methods, reveal intrinsic crystallinity algae-derived functional moieties associated with its surface stabilization. Significantly, demonstrate antibacterial photocatalytic properties these discuss potential mechanisms that drive critical processes. The blend coupled biocompatibility eco-friendliness make particularly attractive wastewater treatment.