Investigation of photocatalytic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of environmentally green synthesized zinc oxide and yttrium doped zinc oxide nanoparticles

This investigation explores the versatile characteristics of environmentally friendly, green-synthesized zinc oxide (ZO) and Yttrium doped ZO nanoparticles (YDZO NPs). The focus is on assessing their efficacy in photocatalysis, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant properties. The NPs were produce...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inNano-Structures & Nano-Objects Vol. 38; p. 101188
Main Authors Rana, Amisha, Kumar, Pankaj, Thakur, Nikesh, Kumar, Sunil, Kumar, Kuldeep, Thakur, Naveen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.05.2024
Subjects
Doped
Murraya koenigii
Yttrium
Zinc oxide
Zinc oxide
Murraya koenigii
Yttrium
Doped
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:This investigation explores the versatile characteristics of environmentally friendly, green-synthesized zinc oxide (ZO) and Yttrium doped ZO nanoparticles (YDZO NPs). The focus is on assessing their efficacy in photocatalysis, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant properties. The NPs were produced using a sustainable synthesis method that incorporated phytochemicals derived from Murraya koenigii. The hexagonal structure of both ZO and YDZO NPs was confirmed through XRD results. TEM and SEM-EDS examinations unveiled spherical NPs with sizes ranging from 7 to 14 nm. Photocatalytic efficiency, evaluated through Rhodamine (RhB) dye degradation, demonstrated promising results for both ZO and YDZO NPs. Antibacterial assessments highlighted the NPs' ability to disrupt Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, with the ZO NPs exhibiting superior antibacterial activity compared to their YDZO NPs. The antioxidant potential, assessed through the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical assay, showcased the NPs' ability to scavenge free radicals, with the ZO NPs displaying enhanced activity attributed to the phytochemicals introduced during the green synthesis process. This research's innovation lies in the green synthesis of ZO and YDZO NPs, leveraging their distinct properties for synergistic applications. The study provides valuable insights into the potential future applications of these NPs, offering novel solutions for environmental remediation and biomedical uses.
ISSN:2352-507X
DOI:10.1016/j.nanoso.2024.101188