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Green synthesis of silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles using Cinnamomum zeylanicum showed potent larvicidal activity against mosquito vectors. These eco-friendly nanoparticles offer a promising approach for mosquito control.

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  • Nanotechnology
  • Environmental Science
  • Entomology

Background:

  • Mosquito-borne diseases pose significant public health challenges.
  • Conventional mosquito control methods face issues like insecticide resistance and environmental impact.
  • There is a need for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives for vector control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles using a green chemistry approach.
  • To evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of synthesized nanoparticles against key mosquito vectors.
  • To explore the potential of Cinnamomum zeylanicum extract as a reducing and capping agent for nanoparticle synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Green synthesis of AgNPs and AuNPs using aqueous bark extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum.
  • Characterization of nanoparticles using UV-visible spectrophotometry and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).
  • Larvicidal activity assays against Anopheles stephensi and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae using probit analysis.

Main Results:

  • Spherical AgNPs (average size 11.77 nm) and AuNPs (average size 46.48 nm) were successfully synthesized.
  • Synthesized AgNPs and AuNPs exhibited significant larvicidal activity against both An. stephensi and Cx. quinquefasciatus.
  • Larvae of An. stephensi showed higher susceptibility to the nanoparticles compared to Cx. quinquefasciatus.

Conclusions:

  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum mediated synthesis provides an eco-friendly route for AgNP and AuNP production.
  • Synthesized AgNPs and AuNPs demonstrate considerable potential as larvicides for mosquito control.
  • This green nanotechnology approach offers a sustainable alternative to conventional insecticides for managing mosquito populations.