Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Zataria multiflora Boiss. extract and evaluation of antibacterial activity

Abbreviations: AuNPs, Gold nanoparticles; DLS, Dynamic light scattering; DPPH, 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; EDAX, Energy dispersive X-ray analysis; FTIR, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy; GAE, Gallic acid equivalent; MBC, Minimum bactericidal concentration; MIC, Minimum inhibitory concentration; OD, Optical density; SEM, Scanning electron microscopy; TEM, Transmission electron microscopy; TFC, Total flavonoid content; TPC, Total phenolic content.