Solvothermal synthesis of selenium nanoparticles with polygonal-like nanostructure and antibacterial potential

In this study, a rapid solvothermal method was developed using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a reducing agent. Synthesized selenium nanoparticles were amorphous and exhibited a polygonal-like nanostructure with an average size of 82.86 +/- 19.42 nm. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy mapping showed uniform distribution of selenium as a dorminant element. The nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium as well as Bacillus cereus. Therefore, this demonstrates its potential application in the development of active food packaging.

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In this study, synthesized selenium nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a reducing agent showed potential antibacterial activity against various bacteria, indicating possible application in active food packaging development. The nanoparticles exhibited an amorphous structure with uniform distribution of selenium, suggesting their potential as an antimicrobial agent in food packaging.