Biosynthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles using Ceratonia Siliqua and evaluation of its antimicrobial properties

Abstract

This is the research to document the antimicrobial activity of selenium nanoparticles (nanoSe) prepared by an aqueous extract of Ceratonia siliqua, which is significant given the potency of nanoSe in medicinal applications. The nanoSe that was produced was characterized employing a variety of conventional methods including powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), DLS and z-potential. The PXRD analysis has demonstrated the compatibility of nanoSe with the reference number 00-001-0853. The FTIR spectrum also confirmed the existence of residual organic components in the extract. The FESEM images have revealed the particles were enveloped in the organic materials from C. Siliqua. Particles have shown a spherical morphology. The mean hydrodynamic particle size of the biosynthesized nanoSe was approximately 199 nm (size dispersion by intensity). The particles have shown a mean surface charge of -21.88 mV. NanoSe is crucially successful in the suppression of the growth pathogenic bacteria. The project's outcomes highlight the effective antimicrobial properties of the biosynthesized nanoSe, emphasizing the useful applications of metallic nanoparticles such as selenium in future antibacterial applications.