Abstract
In this paper, we report for the first time the use of onion leaf (Allium cepa) in the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) under microwave irradiation. Influence of various reaction parameters such as microwave irradiation power and microwave irradiation time was analyzed. The synthesized nanomaterial was characterized by UV-visible absorption spectroscopy and Fourier transforms infrared spectrum analysis. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirms the formation and the crystalline nature of the synthesized nanomaterial. The average size of particle is found to be 22.62nm and 22.2nm by XRD and TEM analysis respectively. Further, these nanoparticles were found to exhibit AgNPs which may also be efficiently employed in Anti-inflammatory activity of Pharmaceutical research to obtain better result of plant as shown by our study. The anti-inflammatory activity of silver nanoparticles was tested and confirmed against human blood cells. The leaf of Allium cepa has good anti-inflammatory activity. Hence, the present research aims to open new avenues for the improvement of medicinal uses with the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using Allium cepa extract for various ailments and to bring the anti-inflammatory medicinal plant to the scientist’s notice, to educate awareness and add values to the resources.
