Sustainable Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Saussurea Lappa and Glycyrrhiza Glabra: Exploring its Role in Antimicrobial Strategies

Abstract

The environmentally safe and sustainable development of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have garnered increasing attention from scientists and researchers. Green synthesis provides a resilient and cost-effective approach to silver nanoparticle (AgNP) production, making it highly suitable for applications in medicine and pharmaceuticals. This green approach minimizes environmental impact while offering a viable alternative to conventional nanoparticle production methods. This research introduces an efficient approach to develop silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing silver nitrate (AgNO₃) and extracts from medicinal plants Saussurea lappa and Glycyrrhiza glabra, both recognized for their bioactive properties. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were generated through a controlled chemical reaction involving 1 mM silver nitrate with extracts of Saussurea lappa and Glycyrrhiza glabra. The resulting nanoparticles were thoroughly characterized and assessed for their antimicrobial qualities. UV-visible spectrophotometry was used to comprehensively examine the produced AgNPs. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were considerably more susceptible to the antibacterial action of the generated AgNPs.