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Eco-Friendly Ultrasonication-Assisted Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Foeniculum Vulgare: A Potent Antimicrobial Agent

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Last updated: 09 Mar 2025

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Physical chemistry

Abstract

This research delves into the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) utilizing the aqueous extract of Foeniculum vulgare (fennel). The synthesis process involved mixing the fennel extract with an aqueous silver nitrate solution at two different temperatures, 25 °C and 60 °C, under ultrasonication. The synthesized Ag NPs were subjected to a comprehensive characterization using various analytical techniques. The UV-visible spectroscopy revealed a distinct absorption peak at 450 nm, indicative of the successful formation of Ag NPs. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy identified the presence of functional groups such as amides, amines, and flavonoids, which played a role in the reduction and stabilization of the nanoparticles. Powder X-ray diffraction (p-XRD) analysis confirmed the crystalline nature of the Ag NPs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses showed that the nanoparticles were predominantly spherical, with diameters ranging from 10 nm to 30 nm, irrespective of the synthesis temperature. The antimicrobial efficacy of the Ag NPs was evaluated, revealing inhibition zones of 26 mm and 17 mm against Escherichia coli at 25 °C and 60 °C, respectively. The Ag NPs demonstrated moderate antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria and limited antifungal activity. These findings highlight Foeniculum vulgare as a viable and eco-friendly source for the synthesis of Ag NPs, with promising applications in antimicrobial treatments.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.308766.10119

Keywords

Foeniculum vulgare, Ag nanoparticles, SEM, TEM, antimicrobial activity

Authors

First Name

suliman

Last Name

alderhami

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Affiliation

A Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.

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saldarhami@bu.edu.sa

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0000-0003-1750-0215

Volume

68

Article Issue

5

Related Issue

54251

Issue Date

2025-05-01

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2024-07-31

Publish Date

2025-05-01

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/article_383384.html

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383,384

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Eco-Friendly Ultrasonication-Assisted Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Foeniculum Vulgare: A Potent Antimicrobial Agent

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09 Mar 2025