Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Employing Ficus racemosa Stem Bark Extract and Their Antimicrobial Evaluation

Abstract
The current study concentrated on the environmentally friendly manufacture of silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilising Ficus racemosa stem bark extract. A colour shift from pale
yellow to dark brown indicated the development of AgNPs, which were further examined using
FTIR and UV–visible spectroscopy. During the creation of nanoparticles, phytochemicals
included in the bark extract served as stabilising and reducing agents. Significant antibacterial
efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was demonstrated by the produced
AgNPs. According to the study, plant-mediated AgNPs have significant antibacterial potential
and may find usage in biomedical settings.