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ArticleBiologia futura2025

Biosynthesis of nickel nanoparticles using Enterobacter cloacae: characterization and multifaceted applications.

Anilkumar Sheela Anusha, Hrishikesan Sujitha Rakendu, Sneha Asha, T S Xavier, Praveen Kumar

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Anilkumar Sheela Anusha *Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-8856-4826
Hrishikesan Sujitha Rakendu *Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-9692-5565
Sneha Asha *Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-3033-1547
T S XavierDepartment of Physics, Center for Advanced Materials Research, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8955-0743
Praveen KumarDepartment of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014, India. praveen@gcwtvm.ac.in.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2584-0703

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Abstract

This study describes the biosynthesis of nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) using gram-negative bacterium, Enterobacter cloacae. The synthesized Ni NPs were annealed at 350 °C for 3 h and characterized using various techniques. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of Ni NPs with an average crystallite size of 48.78 nm. UV-Vis spectroscopy exhibited an absorption peak at 394 nm, while FTIR confirmed a peak at 416 nm. Field emission scanning electron microscopy showed the Ni NPs as a mixture uniform distribution, characterized by almost uniform spherical or hexagonal shapes. The Ni NPs demonstrated moderate antibacterial activity but exhibited notably high biofilm activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa species, suggesting their potential in combating biofilm-associated infections. Additionally, the biosynthesized Ni NPs showed promising larvicidal and Insecticidal activities. This study provides an eco-friendly and cost-effective method for synthesizing Ni NPs and highlights their multifaceted applications in healthcare and pest control.

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Enterobacter cloacaeMetal NanoparticlesNickelAnti-Bacterial AgentsInsecticidesAnti-Bacterial AgentsInsecticidesNickelAntimicrobialsBiofilmEnterobacter cloacaeInsecticidalLarvicidalNickel nanoparticles

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