Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Elaeis Guineensis from Palm Leaves: Influence of pH in Reaction Kinetic

摘要

In this research, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using elaeis guineensis leaves extract was investigated and the influence of pH and reaction time in the reaction kinetic were studied. UV-visible spectrophotometer was used to monitor the reduction reaction of silver ions to silver nanoparticles and formation of silver nanoparticles shown at sharp peak at pH 10 with λ_(max) of 391 nm. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) shows silver nanoparticles are polydispersed and irregular shape with size ranging from 55-85 nm. Formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDAX) and crystalline structure using XRD. From this research, it was found that pH 10 influenced the reaction kinetic therefore reduce the reaction time.