Microwave Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

Abstract

In this work, a green route for synthesis of Ag nanoparticles is presensted. For the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles, tulasi leaf extract (Ocimum leaf) in combination with microwave irradiation was used which yielded stable spherical Ag nanoparticle in the range of 5-50 nm. Surface morphology of nanoparticle was analyzed by XRD and TEM. UV-Vis analysis was also carried out to characterize the synthesized nanoparticles. The main feature of the process is that it is carried out in a very short span of time in comparison to other conventional physical, chemical and biological methods. Microwave assisted synthesis suppresses the enzymatic action to keep the process easy, fast and eco-friendly.