Prof.
Mohamed El Masloumi
(Laboratory of Chemical Proces.ses and Applied Materials, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP. 592 Beni Mellal, Morocco/Laboratory of Materials Sciences and Processes Optimization, Chemistry of Condensed Matter and Environment Team, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
Abstract
This study focuses on the characterization and assessment of the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of silver nanoparticles synthesized from the stems of Moroccan Berberis vulgaris. The nanoparticles were generated using a green chemistry approach, employing aqueous extracts from Berberis vulgaris root. The synthesis parameters, including AgNP concentrations (5 and 10 mM) and plant extract concentrations (25, 50, 100, and 200 ppm), were systematically varied. SEM, zeta sizer, UV, and IFTR analysis confirmed the spherical shape and sizes ranging from 10 to 200 nm of the synthesized nanoparticles. Evaluation of antibacterial activity demonstrated that the 10 mM nanoparticles exhibited significant efficacy, particularly against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, comparable to or surpassing standard antibiotics. Additionally, the study explored the antioxidant capacity of the silver nanoparticles. The findings suggest that the utilization of Berberis vulgaris stems for synthesizing silver nanoparticles offers a promising pathway for creating effective antimicrobial agents and antioxidants, with potential applications in diverse medical devices and antimicrobial control systems.
Prof.
Mohamed El Masloumi
(Laboratory of Chemical Proces.ses and Applied Materials, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, BP. 592 Beni Mellal, Morocco/Laboratory of Materials Sciences and Processes Optimization, Chemistry of Condensed Matter and Environment Team, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
Dr
Manal Zefzoufi
(Laboratory of Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
Prof.
Majdouline Belaqziz
(Laboratory of Water, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
Dr
Noureddine El Binna
(Laboratory of Materials Sciences and Processes Optimization, Chemistry of Condensed Matter and Environment Team, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
Prof.
Hakima Aouad
(Laboratory of Materials Sciences and Processes Optimization, Chemistry of Condensed Matter and Environment Team, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco)
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