Narasimha Raghavendra; Leena V Hublikar; S.M. Patil; Pritam Bhat
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Microwave assisted biosynthesis of nanoparticles has been a cost effective, environmentally benign, and alternative to the chemical method. In this context, we report eco-friendly and robust nanoparticles synthesized using the bio-waste (Banana leaves) extract material through a microwave method. The ...
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Microwave assisted biosynthesis of nanoparticles has been a cost effective, environmentally benign, and alternative to the chemical method. In this context, we report eco-friendly and robust nanoparticles synthesized using the bio-waste (Banana leaves) extract material through a microwave method. The newly synthesized Banana Leaves extract -Silver Nanoparticles (BL-AgNPs) is confirmed by using the UV-Visible, FT-IR spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques. UV-Vis spectrum shows the widening of the band around 476 nm, which confirms the polydispersed nature of BL-AgNPs. FT-IR spectroscopy explores that, hydroxyl and carbonyl groups in the Banana Leaves extract play vital role in the reduction of silver ions and also attach with AgNPs. The phytochemical studies reveal that, the polyphenols and alkaloids present in the BL extract act as reducing and stabilizing agent, which is responsible for the reduction of Ag+ (silver ions) to Ag (BL-AgNPs) and stabilization of BL-AgNPs. This clearly confirms the formation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). SEM results revealed that, bead shape of BL-AgNPs with particle size of 80 to 100 nm. In conclusion, BL-AgNPs exhibits promising anticancer activity against lung cancer and breast cancer cell line by endorsing inhibition of cell migration and proliferation on low concentration.
Narasimha Raghavendra; Leena V Hublikar; Soumya R Chitnis; Rachel A Joseph; Deeksha S Sheelimath; Paravati S Pattan
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At present, the synthetic compounds are wide choice as indicators in various acid-base titrations. Due to strict environmental regulations, search for eco-friendly compounds as an effective indicator for various acid-base titrations was started. The current vocation highlights the exploit of Areca catechu ...
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At present, the synthetic compounds are wide choice as indicators in various acid-base titrations. Due to strict environmental regulations, search for eco-friendly compounds as an effective indicator for various acid-base titrations was started. The current vocation highlights the exploit of Areca catechu seed extract as an efficacious indicator for various acid-base titrations and to determine their Ka values. The Areca catechu seed is easily available and easy to extract. The extraction performed by using the Soxhlet extraction apparatus. UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, XRD and physical properties (density, viscosity, surface tension and refractive index) and qualitative phytochemical screening was performed for the proper identification of the Areca catechu seed extract. The Areca catechu seed extract exhibits sharp colour change at the end point during the various acid-base titrations. The specific contrast between their colors in both the acid and alkali media made species present in the Areca catechu seed extract suitable for the eco-friendly indicator for four acid-base titrations. The end point obtained by the extract of Areca catechu seed coincide with end point obtained by standard synthetic indicator. Areca catechu seed is found to be economical, useful, accurate, simple and eco-friendly in nature.
Narasimha Raghavendra; Anjali S. Bhinge; Pooja J Ganiger
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The corrosion inhibition effect of Areca root extract on the mild steel (MS) surface in the 3 M HCl solution was examined by gasometric, colorimetric, Tafel plot, impedance and atomic absorption spectroscopy techniques. Gasometric studies show that, the extract behaves as green corrosion inhibitor in ...
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The corrosion inhibition effect of Areca root extract on the mild steel (MS) surface in the 3 M HCl solution was examined by gasometric, colorimetric, Tafel plot, impedance and atomic absorption spectroscopy techniques. Gasometric studies show that, the extract behaves as green corrosion inhibitor in the 3 M HCl system on the MS surface. The protection rate enhances with a rise in the plant extract concentration. Colorimetry studies show that, minimum weight loss observed at 0.4 g/L of plant extract. The minimum weight loss of MS in the 3 M HCl solution is an indication of protection property of Areca root extract. Atomic absorption spectroscopy technique shows that, increase in the amount of Areca root extract increases the protection inhibition property. Mixed corrosion inhibition property of Areca root extract was confirmed from the potentiodynamic polarization technique. Trend of charge transfer resistance values with different amounts of plant extract also supports the corrosion inhibition property of Areca root extract. SEM studies fully support the gasometric, colorimetric, Tafel plot, impedance and atomic absorption spectroscopy techniques.