Spinacia oleracea Aqueous Extract Mediated Green Route for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

Abstract

Metallic nanoparticles have received great attention from many scientists due its intensive applications. They are usually prepared by wet chemical methods, where the chemicals used are quite often flammable and toxic. This article gives an environmentally friendly and rapid method for synthesis of silver nanoparticles using water extract of Spinacia oleracea. Silver nanoparticles formation is proved by the presence of signatory brown color of the solution and UV-absorption peaks at 420 nm. This method can be described as pure “green chemistry” process since no any additional synthetic chemicals are used. The phytochemicals in the planet water extract aided as effective reducing and capping agent. This study shows new opportunities in silver nanoparticles preparation.