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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Grape Pomace Extracts with Superior Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity and Evaluation of Their Phytostimulatory Activity

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Roxana Jijie
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Delia Luca
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Gabriela Vochita
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Mihai Alexandru Ciolan
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Catalina Ionica Ciobanu
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Valentin Pohoaţǎ
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Elena‐Laura Ursu
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Marius-Nicușor Grigore
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Marius Dobromir
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Vasile Tiron *
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Lacramioara Oprica
DOI:10.3390/catal16080709delete
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In this study, a simple, cost-effective, and eco-friendly approach was developed for the synthesis of AgNPs using white (Muscat Ottonel, WGPE) and red (Cabernet Sauvignon, RGPE) grape pomace extracts. The AgNPs were characterized by SEM, AFM, DLS, UV–Vis, FTIR, and XPS techniques. Their formation was initially indicated by a color change from colorless to dark brown and confirmed by the appearance of an SPR peak at 445 nm. The AgNPs are predominantly spherical with varied sizes. FTIR and XPS analyses indicated the presence of oxygen- and nitrogen-containing functional groups on the nanoparticle surface, suggesting their involvement in the reduction of Ag+ ions and the stabilization of the synthesized AgNPs. The biological activity of AgNPs was assessed through wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seed priming experiments. Treatment with 25 mg/L AgNPs (WGPE) significantly enhanced seedling growth and chlorophyll content, whereas exposure to 100 mg/L AgNPs (RGPE) induced oxidative stress and negatively affected growth parameters. Furthermore, the photocatalytic activity of both AgNPs was evaluated against MB degradation under visible light irradiation. AgNPs (WGPE) showed superior photocatalytic efficiency, achieving up to 77% dye removal within 240 min and a constant rate nearly three times higher than that of AgNPs (RGPE). The photodegradation process was mainly driven by •OH radicals. Our results highlight the potential of biosynthesized AgNPs for agricultural applications and wastewater remediation.
Keywords:
green synthesis
silver nanoparticles
grape pomace
visible-light photocatalytic activity
wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) seed priming

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Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
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institute of biological research iasi
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Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
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