Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles, Phytochemical Compounds and Antioxidant Activity Using Two Types of Algae Plants

Ioana Raluca SUICA-BUNGHEZ; Ileana Cristina COVALIU; Ana Alexandra SORESCU; Rodica Mariana ION

doi:10.35219/mms.2021.1.06

Ioana Raluca SUICA-BUNGHEZ The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, Romania
Ileana Cristina COVALIU Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania
Ana Alexandra SORESCU The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, Romania; University Valahia of Targoviste, Romania
Rodica Mariana ION The National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, Romania; University Valahia of Targoviste, Romania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35219/mms.2021.1.06

Keywords: marine algae, phytochemical properties, metallic nanoparticles, green chemistry

Abstract

Scientific studies have demonstrated that the vegetable material extracts act as potential precursors for the synthesis of nanomaterial using eco-friendly ways. Because the plant extracts contain various secondary metabolites, they act as reducing and stabilizing agents for the bioreduction reaction for synthesis of novel metallic nanoparticles.
Herein, we describe the characteristics of different algae types, from different locations (Belgium and South Correa). Algae have important components, like chlorophyll and other plant pigments, omega-3 fatty acids and essential elements. Also, it has been demonstrated that algae provide a rich source of natural bioactive compounds with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Another important aspect is the fact that algae represent a good wastewater treatment. In addition to the economic aspect, algae biomass is a source of biodiesel and offers an efficient way for nutrient consumption and provides aerobic bacteria with oxygen through photosynthesis. It is a low-cost technique for the removal of phosphorus, nitrogen and pathogens. We first characterized and compared quantitatively (polyphenols, flavonoids) and qualitatively (carbohydrates, alkaloids) the properties of two algae types extracts (green algae - Enteromorpha spp. and brown ones - Hizikia fusiforme). We then obtained and characterized the gold nanoparticles, formed using HAuCl₄ (10^-3 M) and algae sample extracts. The algae extracts, the green method for obtaining metallic nanoparticles (AuNP) and the nanoparticles investigated by UV-Vis spectroscopy, optical microscopy and SEM technique are shown in this research.

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