Plant Based Biosynthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles from Phoenix Dactylifera and Murraya Koenigii

Abstract

Dushyant K. Chauhan, Shivani Yadav and Ruhi Tomar

Background and Objectives: Plants can be used in biological, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly nanopar- ticle production. Plant extract is utilized as a naturally occurring precursor. We used two distinct plants in our research, including Phoenix dactylifera seeds and Murraya koenigii leaves, both of which are widely accessible and simple to grow. Due to its ease of use, environmental friendliness, and affordability, its synthesis using green chemistry principles is becoming more significant as a source of next-generation antibiotics. The aqueous extract of Murraya koenigii (AE-MK) and Phoenix dactylifera (AE-PD) was used to create CuO nanorods (CuO NRs), which were then characterized using various analytical methods. Aqueous extracts of P. dactylifera and M. koenigii were combined in a 1:4 (v/v) ratio with 2 mM of CuSO4.5H2O solution, heated to 50°C, followed by washing and drying.

Results: Utilising several analytical methods, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV visible spectroscopy, the synthesized CuO NRs were subjected to characterization. The UV spectral investigation that confirmed the absorbance band at 360 nm and 310 nm served as a preliminary method of characterization. Copper oxide vibration was found by FTIR analysis at a peak at 628 cm. Clusters of agglomer- ated particles were found via TEM examination. However, using TEM, it was possible to see clear nanorods.

Conclusion: According to the findings, it is reasonable to assume that greenly synthesized CuO NRs will have poten- tial uses in the area of nanomedicine.

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