Silver Nanoparticles are used in the Purification of Drinking Water to Fight Water-Borne Bacteria
Author : Abhishek Kumar Bhardwaj and Krishna Kumar Yadav
Abstract :
In the indigenous medical system, plants are employed to cure a variety of diseases since they are abundant in secondary metabolites. Germs that enter the mouth through water and food are to blame for the illnesses that plague many underdeveloped nations and the mortality of children. Furthermore, it has been calculated that poor sanitation, contaminated water, or a lack of access to water are responsible for up to 80% of all diseases and illnesses in the world. As a result, this study examines the ability of Moringa oleifera seed powder to filter water and assesses how seed extracts fare against a few bacterial growths. Flavonoids, tannins, steroids, alkaloids, and saponins were all found, according to the phytochemical screening. The antibacterial impact of the extracts on microorganisms was evaluated using the well diffusion method. Using Moringa oleifera seed (MOS) as a reducing/capping agent, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that are economical and environmentally friendly are synthesized here. By using FTIR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, the produced nanoparticles were examined, and their use in the Dip technique of drinking water filtration was investigated.
Keywords :
Purification, antibacterial, silver nanoparticle, and moringa oleifera
