Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using latex extract of Thevetia peruviana: a novel approach towards poisonous plant utilization

The development of green synthesis of nanoparticles has received increasing attention due to ease of preparation, less chemical handling, and eco-friendly. In the present study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were successfully synthesized from AgNO3 through a simple green synthesis route using the latex of Thevetia peruviana as reducing as well as capping agent. Synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis, FTIR, SEM-EDS, XRD and HRTEM. UV-vis spectra showed absorption at 570 nm with shoulder at 395 nm. FTIR spectra analysis confirmed the functional groups involved in the AgNPs formation. X-ray diffraction pattern of AgNPs exhibited the diffraction at 2 theta = 34.48 degrees, 40.12 degrees and 45.39 degrees corresponding to (222), (400), and (420) Braggs reflection planes of silver nanoparticles. TEM analysis showed the particles size is spherical in nature with its size distribution between 10-30 nm. The HRTEM image showed 2.59 angstrom interplaner spacing.