Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ficus RacemosaStem Bark Extract: A Review

Abstract:

The green production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing Ficus racemosa stem bark extract is the main topic of this paper, which
also emphasizes the physicochemical characterisation and antibacterial potential of AgNPs. With its creative solutions for material
science, biology, and medicine, nanotechnology has become a promising area of modern science. Green synthesis offers a sustainable,
economical, and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional nanoparticle synthesis techniques, which use hazardous
chemicals and a lot of energy. In the manufacture of nanoparticles, Ficus racemosa, a medicinal plant rich in bioactive phytochemicals
such flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds, functions as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. Because of their
huge surface area and tiny size, the produced AgNPs show strong antibacterial action against a variety of harmful microbes. To verify
the creation of nanoparticles and examine their shape and functional groups, a variety of characterisation methods are used, including
FTIR, XRD, and UV-visible spectroscopy. The phytochemical makeup and several pharmacological actions of Ficus racemosa, such as
its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer qualities, are also summarized in this paper. Overall, the study is in favor
of using plant-mediated AgNPs in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.