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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2007-4026</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Ingeniería agrícola y biosistemas]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Ing. agric. biosist.]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2007-4026</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Universidad Autónoma Chapingo]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id>S2007-40262018000200067</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.5154/r.inagbi.2017.12.018</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous tejocote extracts as reducing and passivating agent]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Síntesis de nanopartículas de plata con extractos acuosos de tejocote como agente reductor y pasivante]]></article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ronquillo-de Jesús]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Elba]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Aguilar-Méndez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Miguel Angel]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[López-Perea]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Patricia]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Guzmán-Mendoza]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[José]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Hernández-Martínez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Victoriano]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Quiroz-Reyes]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Nathaly]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Cruz-Hernández]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Miguel Angel]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Ortiz-Balderas]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Marineth]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Politécnica de Francisco I. Madero Dirección de Ingeniería Agroindustrial ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ Hidalgo]]></addr-line>
<country>MÉXICO</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Instituto Politécnico Nacional Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ Ciudad de México]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,Colegio de Posgraduados  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Texcoco ]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2018</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2018</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>10</volume>
<numero>2</numero>
<fpage>67</fpage>
<lpage>75</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2007-40262018000200067&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2007-40262018000200067&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2007-40262018000200067&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract  Introduction:  Biosynthesis has emerged as an option for obtaining nanometric materials due to the need to use more environmentally-friendly synthesis methods.  Objective:  To synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) with aqueous Crataegus gracilior Phipps (tejocote) bark extract as precursor.  Methodology: Ag NPs were synthesized with AgNO3 and aqueous Crataegus gracilior bark extracts, and later characterized by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). In addition, their size distribution and zeta potential were obtained.  Results:  The presence of Ag NPs reached maximum values at concentrations of 10 % (w/v). Mostly spherical nanoparticles were found in the range of 20 to 50 nm in size. FTIR confirmed the stabilization of the nanoparticles through their interactions with functional groups of carbohydrates and proteins. XRD and TEM results were explained by their face-centered cubic (FCC) structure with a size of 26 nm, a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 108 nm and polydispersity index of 0.24. The zeta potential values in the dispersions were -21.9 ± 5.11 mV, denoting colloidal stability.  Limitations of the study:  The characteristics of the nanoparticles obtained are only valid under the following synthesis conditions: 10 % (w/v) solids and pH 10.  Originality:  A non-reported plant material was used, capable of acting as a reducing and passivating agent of silver nanoparticles.  Conclusions:  Biosynthesis of Ag NPs with tejocote extract is an efficient, low-cost and environmentally-friendly method.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen  Introducción: La biosíntesis ha surgido como una opción para obtener materiales nanométricos debido a la necesidad de utilizar métodos de síntesis más amigables con el ambiente.  Objetivo:  Sintetizar nanopartículas de plata (NPs Ag) con extracto acuoso de corteza de Crataegus gracilior (tejocote) como precursor.  Metodología:  Se sintetizaron NPs Ag con AgNO3 y extractos acuosos de corteza de Crataegus gracilior, posteriormente se caracterizaron mediante espectroscopia ultravioleta-visible (UV-vis), espectroscopia infrarroja por transformada de Fourier (FTIR), microscopía electrónica de transmisión (MET) y difracción de rayos X (XRD), además se obtuvo su distribución de tamaño y potencial zeta.  Resultados:  La presencia de NPs Ag alcanzó los valores máximos a concentraciones de 10 % (m/v). Se encontraron nanopartículas mayormente esferoidales en el rango de 20 a 50 nm de tamaño. La FTIR confirmó la estabilidad de las nanopartículas mediante su interacción con grupos funcionales de carbohidratos y proteínas. Los resultados de XRD y MET se explicaron por su fase cúbica centrada en las caras (FCC) con tamaño de 26 nm, diámetro hidrodinámico medio de 108 nm e índice de polidispersidad de 0.24. Los valores del potencial zeta en las dispersiones fueron -21.9 ± 5.11 mV, denotando estabilidad coloidal.  Limitaciones del estudio: Las características de las nanopartículas obtenidas solo son válidas bajo las siguientes condiciones de síntesis: 10 % (m/v) de sólidos y pH de 10.  Originalidad: Se utilizó un material vegetal no reportado capaz de actuar como agente reductor y pasivante de nanopartículas de plata.  Conclusiones:  La biosíntesis de NPs Ag con extracto de tejocote es un método eficiente, de bajo costo y amigable con el ambiente.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[metal nanoparticles]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[biosynthesis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Crataegus gracilior]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[characterization]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[nanopartículas metálicas]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[biosíntesis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Crataegus gracilior]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[caracterización]]></kwd>
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