Naledi Seatle

Ms. Naledi Seatle

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1Year (2026-Present)

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9 March 2026 in Molecules
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NSNaledi Seatle
Naledi Seatle
AAAkeem Omolaja Akinfenwa
Akeem Omolaja Akinfenwa
KPKeenau Pearce
Keenau Pearce
ISIdowu Jonas Sagbo
Idowu Jonas Sagbo
MBMongi Benjeddou
Mongi Benjeddou
Ahmed HusseinAhmed Hussein
Ahmed Hussein
Bimetallic nanoparticles have garnered significant attention in scientific literature due to their diverse applications and unique properties. Concurrently, green synthesis methodologies have emerged as environmentally friendly alternatives, reducing the ecological footprint of nanoparticle production. In this study, the efficient synthesis of Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles is presented, utilizing Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R. Dahlgren, commonly known as green rooibos (GR), and its pure bioactive compound, Aspalathin (ASP). Integrating ASP as a pure compound into the green synthesis process offers precise control over nanoparticle characteristics, including size, morphology, and composition. Interestingly, the total extract forms an Au-Pd nanoparticle alloy, while aspalathin forms core–shell nanoparticles. Furthermore, cytotoxicity testing was carried out on selected cell lines to assess their impact on cell viability. The cytotoxicity test on cell lines and cellular uptake analysis demonstrated that none of the tested samples exhibited significant cytotoxic effects. ASP-conjugated bimetallic increased the uptake of the NPs by the cells more than the total extract. The results demonstrated that the Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles hold promise for biomedical applications, owing to their enhanced biocompatibility and tailored properties.