Formation And Characterization Of Silver Nanostructures From Limonia acidissima Bark Extract

In this study, simple approach was applied for synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Limonia acidissimia aqueous and hydro alcoholic bark extract. Controllable silver nanoparticles were developed by green approach using extract of bark of Limonia acidissimia tree. Due to presence of pytochemical compounds such as saponins, phenolic compounds, phyto sterols and quinines present in extract act as reducing agent, hence silver nanoparticles were easily produced under mild conditions. The formations of silver nanoparticles were verified by UV- visible spectroscopy. Highly stable silver nanoparticles were produced using bark extract. UV – visible spectrophotometer showed absorbance peak in range of 400-500 nm range. Only 15 minutes were required for the conversion of silver ions into silver nanoparticles at room temperature without the involvement of any hazardous chemical.