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Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis yielded an intensity-weighted average hydrodynamic diameter of 72.5 \u00b1 2.4 nm, while the number-weighted distribution confirmed that the suspension was predominantly composed of smaller nanoparticles that were consistent with the TEM observations. The synthesized AgNPs also exhibited a zeta potential of \u221233.5 \u00b1 0.6 mV, indicating good colloidal stability. XRD and EDX analyses confirmed the formation of crystalline metallic AgNPs, while FTIR results suggested the involvement of phytochemicals in nanoparticle stabilization. The AgNPs also showed concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus, with MIC (MBC) values of 18.75 (37.5) and 9.375 (150) \u00b5g\/mL, respectively. 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