Fabrication and Characterization of Cymodocea serrulata Extract-Mediated Silica Nanoparticles with Antioxidant Properties
摘要
Seagrass is abundant in bioactive compounds like vitamins and minerals. The study focused on utilization of C. serrulata to synthesize the silica nanoparticles through a green chemistry approach. The bioactive compounds of seagrass act as capping and reducing agents in fabrication of nanoparticles. The physical and chemical properties of C. serrulata-mediated silica nanoparticles (NPs) were examined using UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, FESEM-EDX, and TGA analysis. DPPH assay assessed the free radical scavenging activity of C. serrulata-mediated silica NPs. UV-Vis spectroscopy revealed a peak at 300 nm, indicating silica nanoparticle formation. FTIR analysis showed various functional groups like Si-OH stretch, H-O-H stretch, Si-O-Si bond, and SiO2 bond. XRD analysis determined the function of amorphous silica nanoparticles. FESEM analysis displayed spherical-shaped silica nanoparticles. TGA analysis demonstrated the thermal stability of C. serrulata-mediated silica NPs. DPPH assay concluded that as-synthesized nanoparticles show the significant scavenging activity with IC50 value of 18.50 µg/mL, which corresponding its important antioxidant properties with potential health benefits. The antioxidant potential of C. serrulata-mediated silica NPs may use in nanomedicine field to produce the novel drug.