Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Spirulina: Enhancement of Antibacterial, Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities Venkatesh Nivas Balaji, Veerappan Muthu Laxmi*, Murugesan Kulandhaivel Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu *Corresponding Author E-mail: m.muthulaxmi1@gmail.com
Online Published on 07 February, 2024. Abstract Spirulina has shown a greater source such as food, cattle feed, and as an SCP. It also contains several medical activities such as antibacterial and antiviral, anticancer, as well as an immune stimulant and antioxidant because of its rich content - protein, polysaccharides, and lipids. It also shows metaloprotective activity. As a developing field, Bio nanotechnology shows biosynthetic and environmentally friendly uses from nanoparticle synthesis. Nowadays, Silver nanoparticles have applications in various fields such as medical and industrial purposes. Silver Nanoparticles are commonly used for their antimicrobial and anticancer activities and are also applied as a promoter in wound repair and bone healing. Medicinal uses as an anti-diabetic agent, and also in biosensors. Silver Nanoparticles are also used as antimicrobial coats in textiles and also employed in biomedical devices. The purpose of this study is to synthesize and extract the silver nanoparticles from the seaweed spirulina and the silver nanoparticles are assessed for their antimicrobial effects against various organisms. Top Keywords Spirulina, Arthrospira, Silver nanoparticles, Anti-microbial activity, Antioxidant Activity, Anti-diabetic Activity. Top |