Synthesis, Characterization, Cytotoxicity, and Antibacterial Studies of Persea americana Mill. (Avocado) Seed Husk Mediated Hydronium Jarosite Nanoparticles

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 13; no. 15; p. 8963
• Main Authors: Botha, Nandipha L., Cloete, Karen J., Matinise, Nolubabalo, David, Oladipupo M., Dube, Admire, Maaza, Malik
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2023
• Subjects: avocado; Cell culture; Cytotoxicity; hydronium jarosite; Minerals; Nanomaterials; Nanoparticles; Oxidation; Persea americana; Phytochemicals; phytosynthesis; Seeds; Staphylococcus infections; St Louis Missouri; United States > US

The application of nanotechnology in antimicrobial and cytotoxicity studies has recently been receiving increased interest. This paper report on the use of Persea americana Mill. (avocado) seed husk to synthesize hydronium jarosite nanoparticles in a facile, economical, and eco-friendly manner. We d...