Silver nanoparticles are considered as good antimicrobial agent. AgNPs were synthesized by mixing silver nitrate solution with citrus sinesis extract for 2 h at 37 °C and analyzed by UV-visible spectra, SEM, XRD, and FTIR. AgNPs were tested against B. subtilis, Shigella, S. aureus, and E. coli. Minimum inhibitory concentration of AgNPs was 20 µg/mL for B. subtilis and Shigella and 30 µg/mL for S. aureus and E. coli. Antibiofilm activity (80% to 90%) was observed at 25 µg/mL. AgNPs were stable for five months with sustained antimicrobial activity. Biosynthesized AgNPs can be used to inhibit food poisoning microbial growth.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; pharmacology ; Bacillus subtilis ; drug effects ; Bacteria ; drug effects ; Citrus sinensis ; chemistry ; Escherichia coli ; drug effects ; Foodborne Diseases ; prevention & control ; Metal Nanoparticles ; analysis ; Plant Extracts ; pharmacology ; Shigella ; drug effects ; Silver ; pharmacology ; Staphylococcus aureus ; drug effects