Triumfetta rhomboidea leaves mediated green preparation of biocompatible silver/silver chloride nanoparticles with antioxidant, antibacterial and catalytic potentials

Green synthesis methods offer a safer choice over standard physical, chemical, and microbial approaches. These methods save costs, protect the environment, and are easy to handle. In this research, we formulated a sustainable and uncomplicated approach for the biological fabrication of silver/silver chloride nanoparticles utilizing the leaf extract of Triumfetta rhomboidea (TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs). A surface plasmon resonance peak in the UV-vis spectrum confirmed the formation of nanoparticles. Groups present in stabilizing and reducing agents of Triumfetta rhomboidea were determined using FTIR analysis. Images captured via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) presented a consistent spherical morphology, whereas the presence of chlorine and silver elements was validated by EDX assessments. Analysis through XRD demonstrated a crystalline nature with an average particle dimension of 17.3 nm. TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs proved blood-compatible and less toxic than Triton-X. The study also demonstrated the efficient catalytic properties of TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs in degrading methylene blue (MB) dye in just 8 minutes, highlighting their exceptional performance. Additionally, TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs showed moderate antioxidant activities when compared to ascorbic acid. TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs also showed strong antibacterial activity against four pathogenic bacteria, as seen by their impressive MIC values and zones of inhibition. Overall, these findings suggest that TR-Ag/AgCl-NPs are beneficial for environmentally friendly and health-related applications.