One pot biosynthesis of gold NPs using red cabbage extracts

Area of Science:

• Green chemistry and nanotechnology
• Materials science and engineering

Background:

• Nanoparticle synthesis often involves hazardous chemicals.
• Developing sustainable and controlled methods for nanoparticle production is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To utilize red cabbage extract as an eco-friendly agent for gold nanoparticle synthesis.
• To investigate the influence of pH and extract concentration on gold nanoparticle characteristics.

Main Methods:

• Employing aqueous red cabbage extract as both a reducing and capping agent.
• Synthesizing gold nanoparticles under varying pH conditions.
• Varying the concentration of the red cabbage extract solution.

Main Results:

• Successful green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using red cabbage extract.
• Demonstrated control over nanoparticle size and shape by manipulating pH.
• Showcased control over nanoparticle size and shape by adjusting extract concentration.

Conclusions:

• Red cabbage extract provides a sustainable and effective route for gold nanoparticle synthesis.
• The developed method allows for tunable control over gold nanoparticle morphology.
• This approach offers an environmentally benign alternative for nanomaterial fabrication.