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Green Nanoparticles for Mosquito Control
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Here, we have used the green method for synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles.
In the present study the silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by using the aqueous bark extract of Indian spice dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) (C.
zyelanicum or C.
verum J.
Presl).
Additionally, we have used these synthesized nanoparticles for mosquito control.
The larvicidal activity has been tested against the malaria vector Anopheles stephensi and filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus.
The results were obtained using UV-visible spectrophotometer and the images were recorded with a transmission electron microscope (TEM).
The efficacy tests were then performed at different concentrations and varying numbers of hours by probit analysis.
The synthesized AgNPs were in spherical shape and average sizes (11.77 nm AgNPs and 46.48 nm AuNPs).
The larvae of An.
stephensi were found highly susceptible to the synthesized AgNPs and AuNPs than the Cx.
quinquefasciatus.
These results suggest that the C.
zeylanicum synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles have the potential to be used as an ideal ecofriendly approach for the control of mosquito.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Soni, Namita& Prakash, Soam. 2014. Green Nanoparticles for Mosquito Control. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Soni, Namita& Prakash, Soam. Green Nanoparticles for Mosquito Control. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049843
American Medical Association (AMA)
Soni, Namita& Prakash, Soam. Green Nanoparticles for Mosquito Control. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049843
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049843