Ananda Bahadur Chand

Mr. Ananda Bahadur Chand

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 May 2025 in Molecules
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Ananda Bahadur ChandAnanda Bahadur Chand
Ananda Bahadur Chand
MAMoses Djanie Ashie
Moses Djanie Ashie
RDRabin Dahal
Rabin Dahal
RJRam Datt Joshi
Ram Datt Joshi
Arjun TiwariArjun Tiwari
Arjun Tiwari
SKSurya Kant Kalauni
Surya Kant Kalauni
This study reports on the fabrication of chitosan-zein films decorated with silver nanoparticles synthesized via a green and eco-friendly approach using an extract of Bergenia ciliata. The strong reducing ability and caping properties of the phytochemicals present in the extract enabled the formation of silver nanoparticles with an average diameter of ~40 nm without any external reducing agent and stabilizer. The uniformly distributed Ag nanoparticles were embedded in the chitosan-zein matrix. The structural and morphological characteristics of the film were analyzed via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The silver nanoparticles decorated with chitosan-zein films showed thermal stability, durability, and excellent antimicrobial activities. This finding demonstrates a sustainable and green pathway for developing multifunctional nanocomposite films, contributing to the advancement of bio-based materials for prospective therapeutic applications and active food packaging.