GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING HERBAL MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN ENHANCING GLUCOSE PRODUCTION FROM RICE

Аннотация

The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly methods in nanotechnology has led to the exploration of plant-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). This study investigated the green synthesis of AgNPs using extracts from selected herbal medicinal plants and their potential application in enhancing glucose production from rice. The synthesis of AgNPs was confirmed through ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The nanoparticles exhibited strong catalytic activity in the hydrolysis of rice starch, leading to increased glucose yield. The process was optimized by varying reaction parameters such as temperature, pH, and nanoparticle concentration. The results demonstrated that plant-synthesized AgNPs significantly improved glucose production compared to conventional methods, offering a sustainable alternative for industrial applications. This study highlights the potential of green-synthesized AgNPs in bioresource utilization and their role in advancing green chemistry principles.