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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) exhibit unique optical and electronic properties.
  • Developing sustainable and cost-effective methods for Ag NP synthesis is crucial.
  • Wool keratin is an abundant, renewable biopolymer with potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a facile method for synthesizing stable silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using wool keratin as a capping agent.
  • To investigate the formation, morphology, and properties of keratin-stabilized Ag NPs.
  • To explore the influence of keratin concentration and pH on the synthesis process.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of Ag NPs using wool keratin extract.
  • Characterization using UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
  • Morphological analysis via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM).
  • Investigation of core-capping agent interactions using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

Main Results:

  • Stable Ag NPs were successfully synthesized using wool keratin.
  • Characterization confirmed the formation and crystalline structure of Ag NPs.
  • FTIR analysis indicated interactions between keratin and the silver core.
  • Alkaline conditions significantly accelerated the nanoparticle incubation process compared to neutral pH.
  • Photoluminescence properties of the Ag NPs were investigated.

Conclusions:

  • Wool keratin is an effective capping agent for preparing stable silver nanoparticles.
  • The synthesis method is facile and amenable to optimization under alkaline conditions.
  • This approach offers a sustainable route for the high-value utilization of wool and other keratin-rich biomass.