Synthesis of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Using Antioxidants from Blackberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate, and Turmeric Extracts

Greener synthesis of Ag and Au nanoparticles is described using antioxidants from blackberry, blueberry, pomegranate, and turmeric extracts. The synthesized particles were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HR-TEM), particle size analysis, UV-vis spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The XRD patterns indicated the formation of Ag and Au nanoparticles, and the results are in line with UV plasma resonance peaks.