Biosynthesis of Novel Ag-Cu Bimetallic Nanoparticles from Leaf Extract of Salvia officinalis and Their Antibacterial Activity

  • Maqsood Ahmad Malik
    Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Shroog ShdiedRoyji Albeladi
    Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Saleh Mohammed Al-Maaqar
    Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdulmohsen Ali Alshehri
    Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Shaeel Ahmed Al-Thabaiti
    Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • Imran Khan
    Applied Science Section, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
  • Majid Rasool Kamli
    Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

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<jats:p>Bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit bifunctional or synergistic effects prevailing between two metals with the capabilities of enhanced electronic, catalytic, and optical properties. Green synthetic routes have gained tremendous interest because of the noninvolvement of toxic and harmful chemical reagents in preparation. Therefore, we develop bimetallic Ag-Cu nanoparticles (Ag-Cu NPs) through an eco-friendly and biocompatible preparation method. In this study, Ag-Cu NPs have been synthesized from leaf extracts of the commonly known sage, S. officinalis. The extract has a rich phytochemical composition, including bioreducing polyphenols, flavonoids, and capping/stabilizing agents. An array of well-known spectroscopic and microscopic techniques were used to characterize the as-prepared Ag-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The size of the Ag-Cu NPs was found to be 50 nm with a spherical shape and an almost uniform distribution. The antibacterial effect was further evaluated using agar well diffusion and disc diffusion assays. Ag-Cu NPs exhibit antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Ag-Cu NPs was between 5 g/mL and 15 g/mL. The Ag-Cu NPs inhibit biofilm formation at 25 g/mL and 50 g/mL. The results of biogenic Ag-Cu NPs provide novel antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as antibiofilm activity. Hence, Ag-Cu NPs might serve as a novel antibacterial agent with potential antibacterial and antibiofilm properties.</jats:p>

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  • Life

    Life 13 (3), 653-, 2023-02-27

    MDPI AG

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