Instituto Federal do Paraná

Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles from Pfaffia glomerata extracts for enhanced electrode modification and antimicrobial applications

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, textiles, and energy. Plant extracts have become a promising green alternative for AuNP synthesis. Pfaffia glomerata (Brazilian ginseng) contains phenolics and saponins that serve as reducing and stabiliz...