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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have diverse applications.
  • Green synthesis methods for nanomaterials are gaining importance.
  • Plant-derived compounds offer sustainable precursors for nanoparticle synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of two plant species, their extracts, and major constituents (glucose, sucrose) in synthesizing ZnO NPs.
  • To investigate the role of sugars in the synthesis of ZnO NPs.
  • To determine optimal conditions for producing clean ZnO NPs.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of ZnO NPs using zinc nitrate hexahydrate.
  • Utilizing plant extracts and purified glucose/sucrose as reducing and capping agents.
  • Characterization of synthesized ZnO NPs.
  • Optimization of reactant ratios and temperature (120°C).

Main Results:

  • Plant extracts and their major sugar constituents (glucose and sucrose, >70% of extract) effectively synthesized ZnO NPs.
  • Sugars play a critical role in facilitating the synthesis process.
  • Low-temperature synthesis (120°C) is achievable.
  • A specific reactant ratio is essential for obtaining pure ZnO NPs.

Conclusions:

  • Sugars are key components in plant-mediated synthesis of ZnO NPs.
  • Green synthesis of ZnO NPs is feasible using plant-derived sugars at low temperatures.
  • Control over reactant ratios is vital for clean ZnO NP production.