Microwave Mediated Green Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles, Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity, Promising Applications in Agriculture

N. Gandhi¹ , Sree Laxmi² , D. Madhusudhan Reddy³ , Ch. Vijaya⁴

1. Green Fields Institute of Agriculture Research and Training, Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy, Telangana, India.
2. Green Lands Institute of Agriculture Research and Training, Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy, Telangana, India.
3. Center for Environment and Climate Change, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
4. Department of Marine Biology, University College of Science, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Vol.9 , Issue.4 , pp.1-15, Dec-2022

Online published on Dec 31, 2022

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Abstract :
The current study describes a green method for synthesis of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) from banana peels (Musa paradisiaca). Utilizing the Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Zeta, X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Energy Dispersion Spectroscopy (EDS), these SiNPs were characterized and their effectiveness at inhibiting the growth of various microorganisms was when these SiNPs were synthesised, they displayed a colour change pattern, and a UV-Visible spectrophotometer analysis revealed a broad peak at 365 nm. The presence of Si content, as well as the appearance of phytochemicals such primary amines of proteins and significant amounts of fibre, were revealed by FT-IR analysis to be the essential factors in the capping and stabilisation of SiNPs. Nanoparticles had an average size of 45 nm and a zeta potential value of 21.3 mV, according to DLS and zeta potential measurements. An XRD analysis revealed a broad peak at 22o and 26o of 2? value, confirming the amorphous nature of the nanoparticles and their average size range of 35 nm. The particles were poly-dispersed, spherical in shape, and ranged in size from 7 to 60 nm with negligible agglomeration among the particles, according to higher magnification examinations with SEM analysis. A 45.22 weight percentage of silica was found in the sample by energy dispersive X-ray analysis, which points to the sample`s extreme purity. Gram positive and gram negative bacteria are used to test the produced nanoparticles for growth inhibitory action on various microorganisms, potentially showing inhibitory activity. The fruit peel of Musa paradisiaca was shown to be an effective and dependable green source for the manufacture of possible bio antibacterial SiNPs, according to the study`s findings. The current study also offers an accurate explanation of the physiochemical and biological approach of silica nanoparticles in plants, which promotes safer and more environmentally friendly agriculture and better plant growth.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Musa paradisiaca fruit peel (Banana), silica nanoparticles, microwave, FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDX, Uv-visible spectrophotometer, antimicrobial activity and physiological, biochemical analysis.

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