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ArticleScientific reports2024

Silver nanoparticles biosynthesis using mixture of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. growth and their antibacterial activity.

Morad G S S Al-Asbahi, Bashir A Al-Ofiry, Fuad A A Saad, Adnan Alnehia, Murad Q A Al-Gunaid

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5 authors.

Morad G S S Al-AsbahiDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Sana'a University, 12081, Sana'a, Yemen. morad.al-asbahi@su.edu.ye.
Bashir A Al-OfiryDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Sana'a University, 12081, Sana'a, Yemen.
Fuad A A SaadDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Thamar University, 87246, Dhamar, Yemen.
Adnan AlnehiaDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Thamar University, 87246, Dhamar, Yemen.
Murad Q A Al-GunaidDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Education, Thamar University, 87246, Dhamar, Yemen.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The biosynthesis of nanoparticles offers numerous advantages, including ease of production, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. In our research, we focused on the bioformation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using a combination of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. growth. These AgNPs were then evaluated for their biological activities against multidrug-resistant bacteria. Our study involved the isolation of Bacillus sp. from soil samples and Lactobacillus sp. from raw milk in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized using various techniques such as UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The antibacterial properties of the AgNPs were assessed using the modified Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method against multidrug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Our results demonstrated that the use of a bacterial mixture for biosynthesis led to faster and more effective production of AgNPs compared to using a single bacterium. The UV-visible spectra showed characteristic peaks indicative of silver nanoparticles, while XRD analysis confirmed the crystalline nature of the synthesized particles. FTIR results suggested the presence of capping proteins that contribute to the synthesis and stability of AgNPs. Furthermore, TEM images revealed the size and morphology of the AgNPs, which exhibited spherical shapes with sizes ranging from 4.65 to 22.8 nm. Notably, the antibacterial activity of the AgNPs was found to be more pronounced against Staphylococcus aureus than Pseudomonas aeruginosa, indicating the potential of these nanoparticles as effective antimicrobial agents. Overall, our study highlights the promising antibacterial properties of AgNPs synthesized by a mixture of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. growth. Further research is warranted to explore the potential of utilizing different bacterial combinations for enhanced nanoparticle synthesis.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacillusLactobacillusMetal NanoparticlesMicrobial Sensitivity TestsSilverPseudomonas aeruginosaSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredStaphylococcus aureusX-Ray DiffractionAnti-Bacterial AgentsSilver

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PMCPMC11068879

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