Green Synthesis of Cu/CuO Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Effects against Streptococcus Mutans

Saeed, Nagwan Mohammed; Ibrahim, Luma Musa; Abdulameer, Suha Ali; Alani, Sahar Hamdan

doi:10.21608/ejhm.2022.271912

Green Synthesis of Cu/CuO Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Effects against Streptococcus Mutans

Document Type : Original Article

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10.21608/ejhm.2022.271912

Abstract

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health concern that is becoming worse. Although several new antibiotics have been created in recent years, none have demonstrated enhanced efficacy against bacteria that are multidrug resistant.
Objective: Long recognization for the all-encompassing antibacterial properties of Cu/CuO NPs.
Subjects and Methods: FT-IR spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy were used to analyze the produced nanoparticles (SEM).
Results: The UV-visible spectroscopy revealed a Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) at 355 nm which is characteristic of silver nanoparticles. FT-IR spectral analysis showed the functional groups which were responsible for the reduction of AgNPs and capping and stabilization. The antimicrobial assay confirmed good inhibitory activity against Streptococcus mutans. Conclusion: The outcomes demonstrated that the addition of Cu/CuO NPs to medications had considerable antibacterial effects.

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