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Synthesis of Fullerene (C60)-Silver Nanoparticles Using Neem Gum Extract Under Microwave Irradiation

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Fullerene [C60]-linked silver nanoparticles (Ag@C60 NPs) were prepared using neem gum extract as fuel via microwave irradiation method. The Ag@C60 NPs were characterized by XRD and EDAX studies; the morphologies of the prepared NPs were studied by SEM and TEM analysis. The TEM data revealed that bearing bore quasi-spherical like structures were obtained. Furthermore, in vitro studies revealed dose-dependent cytotoxic effects of Ag@C60 NPs treated A549 cell line. This is the first report on the green synthesis of Ag@C60 NPs using neem gum extract under microwave irradiation. The results of the present study indicated that Ag@C60 NPs exhibited a promising cytotoxicity assay.

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This work I dedicated to Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Mahaswamiji, Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur, Karnataka.

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Vinay, S.P. Synthesis of Fullerene (C60)-Silver Nanoparticles Using Neem Gum Extract Under Microwave Irradiation. BioNanoSci. 11, 1–7 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-020-00799-x

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