Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elias, Elsha M.; Meganathan, Gomathy; Pappuswamy, Manikantan Title A name given to the resource Green synthesis, characterization, and biological applications of silver nanoparticles from Pachira glabra leaf extract Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microbe (Netherlands);Volume;7;Issue;;Article No.;100413; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2025.100413" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2025.100413</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007669222?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007669222?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Elias E.M., Department of Life science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Meganathan G., Department of Life science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Pappuswamy M., Department of Life science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) offers an environmentally sustainable approach to nanoparticles (NPs) production, utilizing plant extracts as reductant and stabilizer. This method helps minimizes the involvement of toxic chemicals, making it an economical and eco-friendly substitute to traditional synthetic techniques. The objective of this study is to synthesize and analyse AgNPs formed from Pachira glabra Pasq. leaf extract and to evaluate their biological applications. This study presents the first report on the green synthesis of AgNPs using P. glabra leaf extract, demonstrating its antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic potential. In this study, 1 mM silver nitrate (AgNO3) was used for synthesizing AgNPs. The shift in colour of the solution from pale green to brown indicates NP synthesis which was further confirmed by spectrophotometric analysis, exhibiting a peak at 424 nm. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was done to recognize the functional groups present in both P. glabra leaf extract and AgNPs synthesized. FTIR analysis revealed key functional groups such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, and amine groups. Peaks were observed in the range of 504 ?3351 cm?1. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and zeta potential of biosynthesized AgNPs showed the size distribution and stability in suspension. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) revealed that the biosynthesized AgNPs exhibited both cubic and spherical morphologies. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the presence and distribution of silver (Ag) and other elemental contents. The crystallinity of biosynthesized AgNPs was confirmed through X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern. These results helped to characterize the biosynthesized AgNPs. Antibacterial activity of AgNPs was tested against Gram-negative Escherichia coli (MTCC 443) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC 3160) bacterial strains, with the AgNPs showing maximum effectiveness against E. coli, exhibiting an inhibition zone of 6.5 1.5 mm. The DPPH assay was used to evaluate antioxidant activity, and the biosynthesized AgNPs demonstrated a scavenging activity of 82.99 %, showing strong antioxidant potential compared to the standard. The cytotoxicity of both AgNPs and P. glabra leaf extract was tested against HCT-116 colorectal carcinoma cell line (ATCC-CCL-247). 2025 The Authors Subject The topic of the resource Antimicrobial; Antioxidant; Characterization; Cytotoxicity; Green synthesis; Pachira glabra; Silver nanoparticle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 29501946; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online