Green synthesis characterization, and anti-bacterial properties of Acacia nilotica bark extract

Abstract

Acacia nilotica, a flowering tree, is used in traditional medicine for its anti-microbial, anti-plasmodium, antioxidant, and therapeutic properties. It is also used in agroforestry systems as a green fertilizer, lumber tree, and fodder tree. Acacia nilotica bark is used for various ailments, including biliousness, toothaches, diarrhea, wound ulcers, leprosy, leucoderma, smallpox, skin conditions, cardiovascular diseases and seminal weakness. It also acts as an antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, and cytotoxic agent. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are useful in nanobiotechnology, diagnosis, drug delivery systems, prostheses, and implants. The study investigated the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles in Acacia nilotica extract using XRD and SEM analysis. The nanoparticles have a spherical shape with an average sliver  size of 32.15 nm. The extract has potential medicinal applications, including antibacterial properties, and green synthesis techniques. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of action and develop secure and efficient formulations for human use.