The utilization of plant extracts in the biogenic amalgamation of metallic silver nano-particles is a nature-friendly approach compared to the classical methods adopted earlier. The current study involved the bio-synthesis of AgNPs using Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract. The presence of phyto-constituents in the leaf extract revealed the reducing ability of Kp-AgNPs followed by nucleation. Physicochemical characterization techniques viz. scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-vis spectroscopy, electron diffraction studies, and zeta potential gave spectra at 400 nm with surface morphological features in the form of spherical AgNPs, detection of functional groups, and interaction between the particles in the aqueous leaf extract. Moreover, Kp-AgNPs were effective in inhibiting different bacterial strains. Hence, it can be inferred from this study that AgNPs have an inclusive range of applications, including the fabrication of biomedical, optical, and electronic devices.
13 March 2026 in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment