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Arum Italicum Mediated Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Investigation of Some Biochemical Parameters
(Academic Press Inc., 2022) Meydan, I.; Seckin, H.; Burhan, H.; Gür, T.; Tanhaei, B.; Sen, F.
The science world advancing day by day contributes to living systems in many areas with the development of nanotechnology. Besides being easily obtained from plants, the advantages it brings increase the importance of nanotechnology. Environmentally friendly, economical, and compatible with plants are just a few of the advantages it brings. Silver metal is one of the most preferred active ingredients in nanoparticle synthesis. Arum italicum is used in the treatment of various diseases in the health sector due to the structures it contains. In our study, nanoparticle synthesis was made by using Ag metal with Arum italicum plant. Then, the antimicrobial, DNA damage prevention and DPPH radical quenching activity of Ag NPs/Ai nanoparticles were investigated. The interaction of the plant with Ag, analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV visible spectrophotometer (UV–vis), scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX), Fourier-converted infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) methods has been done. It has been observed that Ag NPs/Ai clusters formed by Arum italicum with Ag have an antibacterial effect against Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli pathogens. However, an antifungal effect hasn't been observed against Candida albicans fungus. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria exerted a stronger effect than an antibiotic. It is seen that Ag NPs/Ai has a protective and anti-damage effect against DNA damage. The antioxidant effect of Ag NPs/Ai is remarkable when DPPH radical quenching activity is compared to positive control BHA and BHT. © 2021 Elsevier Inc.
Biocatalysis: Fundamentals and Solvent Parameters
(Elsevier, 2020) Acidereli, H.; Sogut, E.G.; Mustafov, S.D.; Gulcan, M.; Sen, F.
Biocatalysis involves the use of one or more enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions. Compared to conventional methods, biocatalysis has advantages such as high stereo-, regio-, and chemoselectivity, efficient catalysis, both complex and straightforward transformations, low rate of by-product formation, inexpensive refining and purification (uncomplicated), mild reaction conditions, and reduced impact on the environment by reducing waste production. To have these advantages, the solvent character of the enzyme should be optimally determined. Thus, all the advantages of biocatalysis are utilized. In this review, it has been tried to present the parameters that will provide optimum conditions for biocatalysis. Biocatalysis, which facilitates many disciplines, is the most popular subject in the catalysis field due to its unique facilities and still undiscovered features. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Biological Characteristics of the Invasive Gambusia Holbrooki in the Wetland, the Lake Van Basin, Turkey
(Pleiades Publishing inc, 2022) Atici, A. A.; Sepil, A.; Sen, F.
Gambusia holbrooki (Girard, 1859) is worldwide spread invasive fish species and is found in the wetland, the Lake Van basin. This study was carried out to determine the biological characteristics of G. holbrooki. A total of 544 specimens were caught by electrofishing between August 2019 and July 2020. The maximum total length were 5.52 cm for females and 3.10 cm for males. The length-weight relationships were calculated as W = 0.014L(2.609) (R-2 = 0.808) for males (negative allometric growth) and W = 0.009L(3.110) (R-2 = 0.964) for females (positive allometric growth). The Fulton condition factor was determined as 1.00 +/- 0.01 (0.47-1.87). The female: male ratio was calculated as 1.75 : 1.00. The mean number of eggs for females was determined as 42.2 +/- 2.3 (15-94). Egg diameter ranged from 0.92 to 2.82 (mean 1.72 +/- 0.40) mm. The mean gonopodium length for males was 6.60 +/- 0.20 (5.90-7.20) mm. In general, due to high reproductive capacity and competitiveness, G. holbrooki are a serious threat to native freshwater fauna of the Lake Van Basin.
Characterisation, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Effects of Mountain Tea (Sideritis L.) Mediated Silver Nanoparticles in Preventing Dna Damage
(Springer, 2025) Gur, T.; Bekmezci, M.; Meydan, I.; Seckin, H.; Sen, F.
Nanoparticle-based products formed by combining atomic and molecular level materials find their place in many fields such as industry, cosmetics, medicine and pharmacy. In our study, we synthesised Ag NPs from mountain tea (Sideritis L.) using green chemistry method and demonstrated their material properties by characterisations such as SEM, EDX, FT-IR, XRD and UV-Vis spectroscopy. It was observed that the obtained silver nanoparticles formed inhibition zone diameters of 18 mm, 10 mm and 10 mm against Bacillussubtilis ATCC 6633, Pseudomonasaeruginosa ATCC 27853 and Staphylococcusaureus ATTC 29213 bacteria, respectively. Candidaalbicans ATTC 90028 pathogen, which we used as a fungus, formed a zone diameter of 10 mm. In addition the effect of Ag NPs against DNA damage was determined by gel electrophoresis method. In the images, it is seen that the damaged DNA in the 2 end well is preserved due to the increase in concentration. The effects of Ag NPs used in the 5th and 6 th wells are much better seen compared to the others. Ag NPs showed strong resistance to possible DNA damage. DPPH method was used to investigate the antioxidant effects of AgNPs produced by green synthesis, which is a biological procedure, and as a result, the radical quenching activity of mountain tea was found to be quite good with a value of 80% compared to the positive control BHA. We hope that Ag NPs synthesised from mountain tea, whose structure and properties have been extensively elucidated by various methods, may have a wide range of uses that can serve humanity.
Characterization and Antioxidant-Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Punica Granatum Extract
(Springer, 2022) Aygun, A.; Ozdemir, S.; Gulcan, M.; Yalcin, M. S.; Ucar, M.; Sen, F.
In this study, low-cost, simple, and eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was performed using pomegranate extract (Ag NPs/PG). Punica granatum extract acts as a reducing agent and capping agent in the synthesis of Ag NPs. The presence of Ag NPs/PG was analyzed using characterization methods such as UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRD, TEM, and XPS analysis showed the presence elements, surface morphology, various shapes, and the presence of Ag NPs in the sample. The Ag NPs/PG particle sizes were found to be 5-45 nm in TEM analysis. By using the XRD technique, Ag NPs were determined to be a cubic crystal structure with face-centered. Furthermore, the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Ag NPs/PG were also investigated. The enhanced biological activity of Punica granatum-mediated green synthesized Ag NPs was investigated based on antioxidant, antimicrobial, and DNA cleavage studies. The Ag NPs showed 91.6% DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical inhibition rate activity at the highest concentration (500 mg mL(-1)). It exhibited significant chemical nuclease activity. Ag NPs/PG had significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, but gram-negative bacteria more susceptible than gram-positive. Biogenic synthesis of Ag NPs with the help of Punica granatum extract is a useful and environmentally safe synthesis technique. It is thought that Ag NPs obtained using Punica granatum may have potential use in the fields of nanomedicine, nanobiosensor, and nanobiotechnology in the near future.
Eco-Friendly Production of Platinum Nanoparticles: Physicochemical Properties, Evaluation of Biological and Catalytic Activities
(Springer, 2024) Kocak, Y.; Aygun, A.; Altuner, E. E.; Ozdemir, S.; Gonca, S.; Berikten, D.; Sen, F.
In this research, Vitis vinifera extract was used as a reducing molecule for the biogenic synthesis of platinum nanoparticles (Vv-Pt NPs). Vv-Pt NPs were extensively characterized by various methods. It has been determined that Pt NPs were spherical shaped and 1.513 +/- 0.35 nm in size with TEM analysis. The biological activity of synthesized Pt NPs using Vitis vinifera extract was investigated such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and DNA cleavage studies. Pt NPs exhibited the highest 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) radical scavenging activity at 200 mg/L. The synthesized Pt NPs were observed to have significant chemical nuclease activity. Pt NPs were found to have significant antibacterial activity against Gram (-) and Gram (+) bacteria, and the highest antimicrobial activity was observed against E. coli. Then, hydrogen production was investigated due to the catalytic effects of Vv-Pt NPs on the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4). Turnover of frequency (TOF), enthalpy (triangle H), entropy (triangle S), and activation energy (Ea) values were determined as 1217.20 h(-1), 37.70 kJ/mol, -153.66 kJ/mol K, and 40.24 kJ/mol, respectively. It has been observed that synthesized Vv-Pt NPs will be used as nano-drugs and will guide sustainable, renewable, and clean energy studies.
Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Thermal Stability Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesised With Infundibulicybe Gibba Extract
(Springer, 2025) Meydan, I.; Seckin, H.; Kocak, Y.; Okumus, E.; Bekmezci, M.; Sen, F.
Mushrooms have been used by people for centuries for various purposes due to their unique taste, high nutritional content and pharmacological effects. Bioactive components in the structure of mushrooms are an important biological source for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as reducing and stabilizing agents. In this study, AgNPs/Ig were synthesized using the mushroom species Infundibulicybe gibba. The color transformation of the formed nanoparticles from yellow to brown occurred and peaked at 370 nm in the UV-Vis spectrum. The nanoparticles had amorphous shape and their molecular characterization was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). AgNPs/Ig was much more stable (- 50.02 mV) and its hydrodynamic diameter was much lower (216.50 nm) compared to the mushroom extract. A significant increase in the antioxidant activity (IC50 5.66 mg/ml) and thermal stability of the formed nanoparticles was determined. Lipid peroxidation inhibition of the extract and nanoparticles was measured as IC50 value of 6.75 and 5.51 mg/ml, respectively. In the antimicrobial analysis results, while the mushroom extract did not show any inhibition against the selected microorganisms, AgNPs/Ig showed a low antimicrobial activity. As a result, the synthesis of AgNPs/Ig was carried out through green synthesis, which is environmentally friendly, safe, cost-effective, easy to use and does not contain toxic chemicals, and it has been revealed that AgNPs synthesized using this mushroom species have advantageous potential for use.
General Synthesis Methods of Inorganic Materials for Supercapacitors
(wiley, 2021) Calimli, M.H.; Karahan, T.G.; Khan, A.; Sen, F.
Supercapacitors are capable of storing and converting energy. However, low energy densities limit the practical application area. Preparation electrodes having good stability, conductivity, and electrochemical activity are one of the vital issues in supercapacitors materials and their applications. Transition metals and metal hydroxides have been widely used in the fabrication of electrodes in electrosensing studies. These materials increase the energy density, conductivity, electrochemical activities, etc. Thus, using transition metals and metal oxidizes/hydroxides as supercapacitors have been an important factor to improve and diversify the electrochemical methods. This article includes synthesis methods of inorganic materials for supercapacitors. © 2022 WILEY-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, 69469 Weinheim, Germany.
Hydrogen Generation by Hydrolysis of Nabh4 Using Nanocomposites
(Elsevier, 2020) Kızıltas, N.; Karatas, Y.; Gulcan, M.; Mustafov, S.D.; Sen, F.
Alternative energy sources are needed while maintaining sustainable atmospheric greenhouse gas levels to meet global energy demands. Our current use of hydrogen for a sustainable energy system has been promising due to its sustainability, environmental emissions, and energy security. In addition to being used as fuel, great efforts are being made to safely produce, store, and transport hydrogen. The hydrogen storage model is developed to meet the need for sustainable energy, the hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water using photovoltaic panels, that is, by using electrical energy with generators, stored using the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride. Significant progress has been made with this model, which seeks to meet optimum conditions in terms of high density, high stability, and safety. The studies suggest that the reaction of sodium borohydride is an essential chemical in the introduction of hydrogen into portable fuel cells due to its ease of control and nontoxicity. In this chapter, NaBH4 properties are examined as an energy source, and environment-based hydrogen/energy carriers are summarized. Moreover, its use as a reducing agent and hydrogen carrier, and hydrogen production by hydrolysis and thus developed catalytic systems are discussed in terms of environmental and economic concerns. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Investigation of Mycosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles by the Mushroom Pleurotus Eryngii in Biomedical Applications
(Springer, 2023) Kocak, Y.; Meydan, I.; Karahan, T. Gur; Sen, F.
The mycosynthesis of nanoparticles using mushroom is a promising and innovative approach to Biogenic Sustainable Nanotechnology. In this study, mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was carried out using an edible mushroom extract of Pleurotus eryngii (Pe). AgNPs were characterized by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analyses. UV-vis analysis exhibited an absorption peak at 415 nm, which corresponds to the surface plasmon resonance of AgNPs. FT-IR and XRD revealed the presence of bioactive components and face-centered cubic structure in synthesis. SEM and EDX analyze confirmed that the AgNPs were spherical and 10-45 nm in size, and the presence of strong signals from silver metal. The therapeutic properties of AgNPs were tested by DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) damage, antioxidant (2,2 '-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method), and lipid peroxidation (LPO) assays. Biosynthesized AgNPs were found to restore DNA damage at concentrations of 50 and 75 mu g/mL. The highest DPPH radical scavenging activity of AgNPs was recorded as 89.44% at 400 mu g/mL and was more effective than Pe extract. AgNPs demonstrated potent activity in inhibiting LPO with a percentage of 88.38% at a concentration of 300 mu g/mL. The biological activity of AgNPs was found to be concentration dependent and had more activity than the Pe extract. The obtained results predict that the mycosynthesis method is less toxic, cost-effective and environmentally friendly, and the AgNPs produced will contribute to the development of new-generation drugs in the fields of biomedicine and pharmacology.
An Investigation on Systematic History and Distribution Areas of Tarek (Alburnus Tarichi (Güldenstädt, 1814))
(Instituto Internacional de Ecologia, 2021) Atici, A.A.; Elp, M.; Sen, F.
This study aimed to determine the distribution area of tarek (Alburnus tarichi (Güldenstädt, 1814)) and to define how it must be called according to the scientific name by evaluating its previous studies made by various systematisers and their reports on its distribution, and by comparing literature knowledge. The taxonomic characteristics of the collected samples were evaluated and several measurements and counts were taken on the samples; analfin origin 0-4 scales behind dorsal fin-base; 72-91 lateral line scales; 21-29 gill rakers; 7½-10 branched dorsal-fin rays and 10-12½ branched anal-fin rays. Body and caudal peduncle was moderately compressed. Body was covered by overlapping scales. Tarek has five different populations in the Basin. They are Van, Erçek, Nazik and Aygır Lakes and Koçköprü Dam Lake populations. The main living area of the tarek population is Lake Van; however, between May and June, mature individuals of tarek enter to tributaries of Van Lake. Some of them are Karasu, Bendimahi, Deliçay, Zilan, Karmuç, Sapur, Yanıkçay, Gevaş, Engil, Kurubaş and Akköprü Streams. At the end of study, it was concluded that tarek should be called as Alburnus tarichi (Güldenstädt, 1814) and it is an endemic fish species distributed only in Van Lake Basin. © 2021, Instituto Internacional de Ecologia. All rights reserved.
A Novel Highly Active and Reusable Carbon Based Platinum-Ruthenium Nanocatalyst for Dimethylamine-Borane Dehydrogenation in Water at Room Conditions
(Nature Research, 2020) Karatas, Y.; Acidereli, H.; Gulcan, M.; Sen, F.
In this paper, we present platinum/ruthenium nanoparticles supported on Vulcan carbon (PtRu@VC) as a nanocatalyst for the dehydrogenation of dimethylamine-borane (DMAB) in aqueous solution under mild conditions. PtRu@VC nanocatalyst was fabricated using the alcohol-reduction techniques which is a facile and effective method. The prepared PtRu@VC nanocatalyst exhibited a good stabilization and an effective catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution from the DMAB dehydrogenation in water at room temperature. The composition of PtRu@VC nanocatalyst was investigated using different analytical techniques inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), powder X-ray diffraction (P-XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). A monodispersedPt/Ru metals distributions on VC (as supporting material) were revealed by TEM and HR-TEM analyses. The mean particle size of PtRu@VC nanocatalyst was found to be 3.15 ± 0.76 nm. XPS analysis for PtRu@VC nanocatalyst showed that almost Pt-Ru metals were found to be the metallic state. Catalytic experimental results showed that PtRu@VC nanocatalyst has a high catalytic activity with an excellent turn-over frequency (TOFinitial) value of 14926.2 h−1 (248.77 min−1) in the dehydrogenation of DMAB in water at room temperature. Additionally, in the paper, we report some different kinetic data obtained from different experimental parameters of temperature, catalyst and substrate concentrations conducted for DMAB dehydrogenation in water catalyzed with PtRu@VC nanocatalyst. © 2020, The Author(s).
Ontogeny of Larval Pearl-Spotted Killifish Paraphanius Mento (Aphaniidae) Distributed in the Nemrut Crater Lake (Eastern Turkiye): a Histological and Microscopic Perspective
(Pleiades Publishing inc, 2024) Sepil, A.; Sen, F.
In this study, it was aimed to determine the larval ontogeny of Paraphanius mento (Heckel, 1843), which is distributed in Nemrut Crater Lake (Bitlis, Turkiye). Additionally, embryonic and larval development stages were evaluated microscopically and histologically. Filamentous and sticky fertilized eggs has a diameter of 1.251 +/- 0.316 mm with the inclusion of 8-12 oil droplets have started to hatch approximately 11 days after spawning at 23.5 degrees C. It was determined that newly hatched larvae have a total length of around 3.695 +/- 0.225 mm (n = 20), have started exogenous feeding at 3 day after hatching and started to take particulate baits at the end of 10 day after hatching. Digestive tract differentiation, hepatopancreas, digestive tubes and gill arches formations were examined by taking histological sections in early life stages.
Polymer-Based Nanomaterials To Use in Hydrogen Acquisition and Hydrogen Energy Storage
(Elsevier, 2020) Nas, M.S.; Calimli, M.H.; Acidereli, H.; Karatas, Y.; Gulcan, M.; Sen, F.
Energy demand has increased dramatically worldwide due to population growth. This is because almost all activities take place through energy. The majority of the energy used is derived from fossil sources. The use of fossil-based energy causes pollution to the environment and these resources cannot be recycled. Compared to renewable energy sources, fossil-source energy sources are much cheaper but they increase environmental pollution. Among renewable energy sources, hydrogen is seen as a highly effective resource. With the combustion of hydrogen, there are no chemicals that can be harmful to the environment, and its energy capacity is higher than other energy sources. Numerous studies have been carried out as an alternative to conventional storage methods for the safe storage of hydrogen. In this context, many studies have been carried out by scientists to develop new chemical hydrogen storage materials and to prepare and identify new heterogeneous catalyst systems that produce hydrogen from these materials. Hydrogen can be obtained from various materials such as formic acid and amine-borane (ammonia-borane, methylamine-borane, dimethylamine-borane, and hydrazine borane) compounds in liquid and solid form have a very important place. To release hydrogen from these materials, generally, some suitable catalysts are used. Catalysts are prepared using supporting materials like carbon and carbon derivations with different preparation methods to obtain high catalytic activity catalysts. In this chapter, nanomaterials composed of carbon and carbon derivations as catalysts to obtain hydrogen from hydrogen sources are evaluated. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Population Structure, Growth and Reproduction Properties of Barbel (Barbus Plebejus Bonaparte, 1832) Living in Cigli Stream, Van, Turkey
(Iranian Fisheries Science Research inst-ifsri, 2016) Sen, F.; Kara, O.
This study was carried out to determine population structure, growth and reproduction properties of barbel. A total of 198 individuals were sampled. Ages of samples were found between I and VI years, fork lengths between 4.3 and 16.6 cm and total weights between 1.2 and 65.8 g. Length-weight relationship was calculated as W=0.0146xL(2.934). Munro's phi prime index was estimated as 1.95, L-infinity as 26.42 cm W-infinity as 216.92 g, and condition factor as 1.265 +/- 0.01. First sexual maturation was determined in 6.0-6.9 cm group males, and second sexual maturity was recorded in 10.0-10.9 cm-group females. Individual fecundity was defined between 568 and 4171 eggs/female and relative fecundity was calculated as 64964.55 +/- 5855.49 eggs/kg female. Barbel did not show good growth and reproduction performance in the stream, because of fishing pressure.
Population Structure, Growth and Reproduction Properties of Capoeta Capoeta (Guldenstaedt, 1772) Living in Cigli (Zapbasi) Stream, Van, Turkey
(Medwell Journals, 2014) Sen, F.; Elp, M.; Kara, O.
This study was carried out in Cigli stream between March 2007 and July 2009 on 553 Capoeta capoeta. Maximum age, fork length and total weight of samples was found as VII, 33.2 cm and 432.3 g, respectively. Length-weight relationship was calculated as W = 0.01702xL2.887. Average condition factor were calculated as 1.280±0.006 in overall samples. The male:female ratio was established as 1.296:1. It was established that males and females attained sexual maturity when they reached to 2nd age and 10 cm and 4th age and 18 cm, respectively and spawning was observed from last week of May to 2nd week of July. © Medwell Journals, 2014.
Reproduction of Barbel in Dam Lake, Turkey
(indian veterinary Journal, 2006) Elp, M.; Sen, F.; Cetinkaya, O.; Kankaya, E.; Unal, G.
The subspecies of Barbel Barbus plebejus ercisianus was first identified by Karaman (1971). The most important characteristics features of this subspecies from other subspecies are less developed bony rays of the dorsal fin, short gill spines, color, long pectoral fins, and the less developed mid lobe of the lower lip (Karaman loc. cit). Koqkopru Dam Lake (KDL) is in Turkey's East Anatolian region, within the Lake Van basin. The dam was constructed on the Zilan River for irrigation and electricity, while commercial fishing is also practiced. Estimated surface area of the lake is 6.15 km(2), its storage capacity is 86 W, its depth 48.5 m and altitude is 1778.5 m at maximum water level. The dam lake is fed by the Zilan River, Ilica, Komorcu and Kunduk streams, and by precipitation. The aim of this study was to determine reproduction biology of the species in a new constructed habitat and use this knowledge to conserve and manage the population.
Role of Trametes Multicolor in Green Nanotechnology Based Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Lipid Peroxidation Inhibition From Fungi To Nanoparticles
(Springer, 2024) Kocak, Y.; Okumus, E.; Meydan, I.; Seckin, H.; Bekmezci, M.; Sen, F.
Fungi as source for new-bio based materials has a wide range of potential uses in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical sectors. They contain abundant natural bioactive chemical resources. This study reports the use of Trametes multicolour (Tm) mushroom extract for the ecofriendly production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The color of the mushroom extract turns dark brown after a certain period of time when combined with metal. (AgNPs/Tm) and then showed maximum absorption at 318 nm, the wavelength of the surface plasmon resonance of AgNPs. The morphology of AgNPs/Tm was spherical and an EDX peak in the 3 keV region indicated the presence of Ag atoms. The binding properties of the biocomponents involved in NPs handling and stabilising the NPs were identified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data. The synthesized NPs exhibited much higher stability (- 37.63 mV), antioxidant activity (IC50 18.92 mg/ml) and inhibition against lipid peroxidation (IC50 7.46 mg/ml) compared to the mushroom extract. Although there was a significant decrease in the hydrodynamic diameter of the NPs, there was an increase in their thermal stability and antimicrobial activity. As a result, the existence and current potential of a new biomaterial suitable for cost-effective and large-scale production in the synthesis of AgNPs has been demonstrated for the first time.