Synthesis and Immobilization of Silver Nanoparticles on Filter Paper and Surgical Masks for Antimicrobial Applications

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained significant attention owing to their antimicrobial potential. Here an eco-friendly synthesis approach was utilized employing an LED light source for the production and immobilization of the AgNPs on filter paper and inner layers of the surgical masks. The AgN...

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Main Authors: Arshad, Hammad, Sadaf, Saima, Hassan, Umer
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
antimicrobial
green synthesis
immobilization
light induced
Salvadora persica
Silver nanoparticles
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Summary:Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained significant attention owing to their antimicrobial potential. Here an eco-friendly synthesis approach was utilized employing an LED light source for the production and immobilization of the AgNPs on filter paper and inner layers of the surgical masks. The AgNPs were successfully produced and immobilized in 10 min by using 10 mM of AgNO 3 and 10% (w/v) of Salvadora persica plant extract. Synthesized AgNPs shows the surface plasmon resonance at 425 nm, and < 100 nm size clusters of spherical shaped nanoparticles (NPs). The fabric materials with immobilized NPs demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacterial strains. Our approach can be utilized to scale up AgNPs production using plant materials and their immobilization on various substrates including fabrics.
ISSN:2474-3755
DOI:10.1109/NEMS54180.2022.9791147