Preparation and Characterisation of Silver Nanoparticles of Ficus Benghalensis & Its Antioxidant Potential

Abstract

Plant-mediated synthesis of nanomaterials has been increasingly gaining popularity due to its eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. In the present study, we synthesized silver (Ag) nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of Ficus Benghaensis which belongs to family MORACEAE (Mulberry). The banyan tree has been use for many medicinal purposes from ancient times the aerial roots of banyan tree has astringent antibacterial, antioxidant and anti inflammatary property. Aqueous extraction was carried out along with its phytochemical analysis. This method allowed the use of Aqueous extract for synthesis of silver nanoparticles, which was confirmed by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry. UV-Vis spectra and visual observation showed that the color of the extracts turned into grayish brown, after treatment with Ag precursors. Results for Synthesised silver nanoparticles was confirmed by UV spectra which showed chromatogram at 491nm in aqueous extract.