摘要：AbstractObjectivesAdvancement in the biological process of nanoparticles synthesis is an important area of nanotechnology. The aim of this research is to utilize the root extract ofFurcraea foetidaas reduction and stabilization agents to biosynthesize. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from AgNO3via a simple green method.MethodsBy utilizing UV–VIS spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, Zeta potential, and HR-TEM techniques, the nanoparticles have been characterized. The anti-Candidaproperties of AgNPs were tested using the well-diffusion method in agar plates against fiveCandidaspecies.ResultsWith an average diameter of 15 nm, the produced AgNPs are spherical. They were found to be stable and non-aggregated. The synthesized nanoparticles were active against all the tested organisms and showed better efficacy compared to Amphotericin B in most cases. The highest level of inhibition was found againstC. albicansat 100 µg concentration.ConclusionThe results prove thatF. foetidais a very good bioreductant and can be used for one-pot synthesis of stable AgNPs with good anti-Candidaactivity.
