Synthesis of PEG Coated Ascorbic Acid Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles and Determining its Antioxidant Activity
D. Raja Vanciya1, D. Venkataraman2
1D. Raja Vanciya, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2D. Venkataraman, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 02 December 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 31 December 2019 | PP: 741-744 | Volume-8 Issue-4S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: D11491284S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D1149.1284S219
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Abstract: Silver nanoparticles are extensively being studied for various applications in different fields. Functionalized silver nanoparticles are now being used as drug carriers. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a well-known antioxidant which has been reported to have various beneficial properties to humans. Here we have synthesized silver nanoparticles functionalized with ascorbic acid. The functionalized nanoparticles were further coated with PEG. The nanoparticle synthesis was characterized using UV-Visible spectral analysis, XRD, FTIR and Scanning electron microscope. The average size of the nanoparticle was found to be 24 nm. The synthesized nanoparticle was found to possess antioxidative effects.
Keywords: Silver Nanoparticles, Ascorbic Acid, PEG, Antioxidant.
Scope of the Article: Bio-Science and Bio-Technology