Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using the Phototrophic Bacteria Rhodopseudomonas palustris and Its Antimicrobial Activity Against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
沼泽红假单胞菌生物合成银纳米粒子及其抗菌作用

The use of Rhodopseudomonas palustris in biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) emerges as a reliable and eco-friendly approach in recent years. This report focuses on extracellular biosynthesis of AgNPs using cell filtrate of Rhodopseudomonas palustris. These nanoparticles were characterized by UV-vis spectrum, X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrum and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). UV-vis spectrum of the aqueous medium containing silver ion showed a peak between 420 nm?460 nm corresponding to the plasmon absorbance of AgNPs. TEM micrograph showed formation of the AgNPs in the range of 5 nm?20 nm. XRD of the nanoparticles confirmed the formation of metallic silver. The AgNPs were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphyloccocus aureus.