Preparation and Characterization of Pure Pectin and Silver Loaded Pectin Nanoparticles and their Anticancer Activity

A plant-based heteropolysaccharideis recognized for its biocompatibility and biodegradability, making it a promising candidate for green synthesis as a stabilizing agent in the formation of metallic nanostructure. Despite this, Pectin is largely overlooked in the biological industry for MNP (Metallic nanoparticle) production, with no clear reason for its underutilization. A simple and affordable approach for creating Silver Nano products (Ag NPs) has been devised by means of citrus pectin for both a diminishing and stabilizing agent. The Ag NPs have been analyzed through UV-vis, TEM, X-Ray diffraction, and FTIR techniques. The findings revealed that the Ag NPs are spherical, with a consistent, scale of 10 nanometers besides the outstanding dispersion. Moreover, the Ag NPs showed strong anticancer properties. Employing citrus pectin in the synthesis of Ag NPs offers a potential new avenue regarding the effective use of citrus byproducts.