Facile synthesis of novel ZnO-MgO nanohybrids and its photocatalytic degradation of toxic pollutants

Desalination and Water Treatment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 317, P. 100125 - 100125

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The development of high receptive photocatalysts for the degradation dye from water is an implication route to unravel complications contamination. ZnO-MgO nanocomposite was successfully prepared by egg albumin-assisted route. crystallinity, morphological, optical characteristics, and photocatalytic performance composite were investigated XRD, FTIR, SEM with EDS, UV-DRS. results XRD study affirmed that comprises hexagonal cubic stages a normal crystalline size 34 nm. FTIR demonstrates distinctive vibrational frequencies at 454 524 cm−1. micrographs represented nanoparticles flower-like structure. bandgap value (Eg) found as 4.5 eV nanocomposite. efficiency has been photodegradation Congo red under daylight illumination. obtained showed good solar light irradiation. antibacterial properties have assessed versus G+ G- bacteria. outcomes designated bacteriostatic behavior Staphylococcus aureus, Aeromonashydrophila Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, Shigella, Staphylococcustyphi, epidermis, Vibrio cholera, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Furthermore, this work (ZnO-MgO nanocomposite) offers significant insights into more efficient environmental biomedical applications.

Language: Английский

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Characterization optimization of synthesis Chitosanclay/benzoin/Fe3O4 composite for adsorption of Thionine dye by design expert study

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

A novel composite material, magnetic chitosan-clay/benzoin/Fe

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Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Frameworks for Electrochemical Sensing Applications

Talanta Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100396 - 100396

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exploring the potential of a Ephedra alata leaf extract: Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity, antibacterial properties, and green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

Frontiers in Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Ephedra alata leaf extracts have therapeutic properties and contain various natural compounds known as phytochemicals. This study assessed the phytochemical content antioxidant effects of a extract, well zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle production. The extract contained phenolic acids, including vanillic acid, chlorogenic gallic p-coumaric vanillin rutin. Its total flavonoid were 48.7 ± 0.9 mg.g -1 1.7 0.4 , respectively. displayed DPPH inhibition rate 70.5%, activity 49.5 3.4 significant antimicrobial toward Gram-positive negative bacteria. synthesized ZnO nanoparticles had spherical shape, crystallite size 25 nm, particle between 5 30 bandgap energy 3.3 eV. In specific conditions (90 min contact time, pH 7, 25°C), these efficiently photodegraded 87% methylene blue, suggesting potential applications for sustainable water treatment pollution control.

Language: Английский

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Green synthesis of ZnO@SiO2 nanoparticles using Calligonum comosum L. extract: an efficient approach for organic pollutant degradation in wastewater

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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Characterization and antibacterial activity of MgO/CuO/Cu2MgO3 nanocomposite synthesized by sol-gel technique

Results in Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 101620 - 101620

Published: June 1, 2024

In this study, we have adeptly fabricated a unique tri-phasic nanocomposite incorporating MgO, CuO, and Cu2MgO3 via meticulous sol–gel technique. The comprehensive characterization of the material was conducted using suite analytical methods including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV–visible spectroscopy. XRD patterns confirmed coexistence MgO's cubic crystallinity, CuO's monoclinic lattice, Cu2MgO3′s orthorhombic structure within synthesized composite. Utilizing Scherrer equation, crystallite dimensions were determined to range between 31 70 nm. spectral analysis pointed bandgap energy 4.26 eV for nanocomposite, suggesting its suitability optoelectronic applications. material's antimicrobial potency also evaluated, showcasing notable inhibitory action against both Gram-positive bacteria, with zone inhibition (ZIO) measuring 18 mm at highest concentration, Gram-negative E.coli which displayed an 11 ZIO similar concentrations. amalgamated results underscore MgO-CuO-Cu2MgO3 nanocomposite's potential as multifunctional advancing technologies promising antibacterial capabilities.

Language: Английский

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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Al2O3 Nanoparticles: Comprehensive Characterization Properties, Mechanics, and Photocatalytic Dye Adsorption Study

Coatings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 848 - 848

Published: July 6, 2024

Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles are gaining traction in inorganic catalysis photocatalysis, driving the development of eco-friendly methods. This study introduces an cost-effective approach for synthesizing Al2O3 (NPs) using extracts derived from leaves Calligonum comosum L. The primary objective this investigation is to assess photocatalytic efficacy synthesized catalyst addressing organic pollutants. NPs exhibit a spherical morphology with crystalline arrangements, as evidenced by average crystallite size 25.1 nm XRD analysis. band gap energy determined be 2.86 eV. In terms mechanical properties, show significant potential enhancing both flexural compressive thereby making them viable choice improving performance composites. Notably, Young’s modulus hybrid composite (comprising plant material NPs) exhibits remarkable increase 34.4% flexion 78.3% compression compared alone. catalytic evaluated methylene blue (MB) cationic dye Rose Bengal (RB) anionic dye. Impressively, demonstrate degradation efficiencies 98.2% MB 90.5% RB. processes occur under solar light irradiation, contact time 120 m, maintained pH 7, temperature 25 °C. found that promising, cost-effective, environmentally friendly option water treatment.

Language: Английский

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Chitosan: A Green Approach to Metallic Nanoparticle/Nanocomposite Synthesis and Applications

Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(18), P. 2662 - 2662

Published: Sept. 21, 2024

Chitosan, a naturally occurring biopolymer derived from chitin, has emerged as highly promising instrument for the production and application of metal nanoparticles. The present review delves into several functions chitosan in development operation nanoparticles, emphasizing its aptitudes green reducing agent, shape-directing size-controlling stabilizer. Chitosan's special qualities make it easier to manufacture nanoparticles nanocomposites with desired characteristics. Furthermore, there is lot promise chitosan-based number fields, such removal, water purification, photoacoustic, photothermal, antibacterial, photodynamic therapies. This thorough analysis highlights potential advancement nanotechnology medicinal environmental solutions.

Language: Английский

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Analytical perspective of lithium extraction from brine waste: Analysis and current progress

Microchemical Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 200, P. 110291 - 110291

Published: March 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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Bougainvillea glabra-mediated synthesis of Zr₃O and chitosan-coated zirconium oxide nanoparticles: Multifunctional antibacterial and anticancer agents with enhanced biocompatibility

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 139609 - 139609

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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