Green Synthesis of Citrus sinensis Peel (Orange Peel) Extract Silver Nanoparticle and its Various Pharmacological Activities
Citrus sinensis is a rich source of bioactive compounds and has attracted attention due to its medicinal benefits. Historically regarded as agricultural waste, orange peel is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, and essential oils with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities. The phytochemicals in Citrus sinensis peel were used as natural reducing and stabilizing agents in the green synthesis method used in this work to create silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). This method is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional nanoparticle production, eliminating the need for hazardous chemicals. Based on the study’s results, green-synthesized silver nanoparticles derived from Citrus sinensis peel extract offer a sustainable and biocompatible substitute for biomedical applications. The pharmaceutical and healthcare industries may find therapeutic uses for them due to their exceptional antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.
Authors
- J Bagyalakshmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9994-421X)
- M. Prathiksha
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.apps.1001065
- Primary Topic
- Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00