Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Kaempferia galanga Linn. (Zingiberaceae) rhizomes

Authors

  • Satyavama Devi Asem Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal–795003, Manipur
  • Warjeet S Laitonjam Department of Chemistry, Manipur University Canchipur, Imphal-795003, Manipur

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https://doi.org/10.24297/jac.v7i2.2361

Keywords:

Kaempferia galanga, Zingiberaceae, Nanoparticles, Green synthesis

Abstract

Green synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) is a vast developing area of research. In the present study, silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were rapidly synthesized by treating silver ions through a simple and green synthetic route using water extract of the rhizomes of Kaempferia galanga Linn.(KG), which acted simultaneously as a reductant and stabilizer. The reaction process was monitored using ultraviolet–visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. The  EPR spectra of AgKG NPs was found to be confined in a single line which showed  the presence of an unpaired electron indicating of  Ag in neutral state at room temperature. The size and morphology of AgNPs recorded by Scanning electron  microscopy (SEM) were further confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED). The formation of AgNPs is evidenced by the appearance of signatory brown colour of the solution. FT-IR spectrum indicates the presence of different functional groups in capping the nanoparticles with K. galanga. Average size range estimated from our studies is  2 to 4 nm. It consists of a spherical like particles.

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Author Biography

Warjeet S Laitonjam, Department of Chemistry, Manipur University Canchipur, Imphal-795003, Manipur

Professor of Chemistry

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Published

2011-12-17

How to Cite

Devi Asem, S., & Laitonjam, W. S. (2011). Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Kaempferia galanga Linn. (Zingiberaceae) rhizomes. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY, 7(2), 1324–1330. https://doi.org/10.24297/jac.v7i2.2361

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