Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Stoechas Lavandula

In green synthesis used extraction of plants for nanoparticles synthesis that could be advantageous over other environmentally benign biological processes. Green synthesis is a useful method for synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNps) [1].AgNps is being the most investigated due to its wide application in the various field such as food, cosmetics, medicine and environmental [2]. In this study, the aqueous extraction of StoechasLavandula prepared and then silver nitrate used for reducing Ag+ to Ag at room condition. The color of solution changed from yellow to dark brown.After 24 h of treatment, AgNPs were obtained. The structural parameters of AgNps were characterized by different methods [3], which include; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)and X-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX). Characterization data demonstrated that AgNps are spherical shaped with diameter between 33- 45 nm. This route demonstrated a simple, cost effective and environmentally benign synthesis of AgNps.