Facile biosynthesis, characterisation and biotechnological application of ZnO nanoparticles mediated by leaves of < em > Cnidoscolus aconitifolius < /em >
Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2023 Dec;51(1):309-317. doi: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2221698.ABSTRACTThe present study synthesised and characterised zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using spinach tree, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius and investigated its potential use as nanofertilizer. The synthesised nanoparticles showed UV-Vis absorption peak at 378 nm which is a feature of ZnO NPs. FT-IR analysis further revealed the presence of O-H stretching, C = C bending, O-H bending and C-N stretching functional groups of the stabilising action of the plant extract on the surface of the nanoparticles. SEM images displayed the shape of N...
Source: Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology - June 10, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Reuben Samson Dangana Reama Chinedu George Umulkhayr Oyenike Shittu Femi Kayode Agboola Source Type: research