Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Mediated by Banana Peel Extract: A Promising Approach for Antimicrobial Biofilm Applications

Abstract

This is the era of nanotechnology as it has such a big role in almost every field of life these days. In recent times we are facing many food safety and food security problems, especially in backward/underdeveloped countries. Most of the food goes to waste because of no proper handling and their shorter shelf life. In this study, silver nanoparticles are produced with the combination of banana peel extract employing the green synthesis method. The green synthesis method was opted to minimize the risk of toxicity in humans and the ecosystem as well. It also enhances the antibacterial activity as well as antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles. Their characterization was also done with the technique of UV-visible spectroscopy to check their presence in the solution. In the application of this study, a sheet of silver nanoparticles was made with the combination of chitosan and wrapped around the broiler chicken meat to prolong its shelf life and retain its taste and texture.