Green Synthesis of Ginger-Extract-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Activity and Selective Colorimetric Detection of Mercury Ions

Key Points

• The research aims to develop eco-friendly silver nanoparticles using ginger extract and evaluate their antibacterial properties and mercury ion detection capabilities.
• Utilized ginger extract as a natural reducing agent for silver ion reduction
• Synthesized spherical and stable silver nanoparticles
• Evaluated antibacterial activity against various pathogens
• Assessed colorimetric detection for mercury ions
• Ginger-extract-mediated silver nanoparticles exhibited significant antibacterial activity
• Results showed a clear and effective color change for mercury ion detection
• The nanoparticles were stable and maintained their properties over time