Laser induced plant leaf extract mediated synthesis of CuO nanoparticles and its photocatalytic activity.

Environ Res

UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology Laboratories, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa (UNISA), Muckleneuk Ridge, PO Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa; Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), Materials Research Group (MRG), IThemba LABS-National Research Foundation (NRF), 1 Old Faure Road, 7129, PO Box 722, Somerset West, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Electronic address:

Published: September 2022

Metal nanoparticles furnished by the green synthesis approach have exhibited fascinating attributes owing to their biocompatibility with biomolecules, and their rapid environmentally friendly synthesis. On copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles, a laser induced bio reduction work has been accomplish using Centella asiatica aqueous extract at room temperature is the pioneer in the field. This synthesis technique is easy, fruitful, eco-friendly, and counterfeit for the size-tunable synthesis of diverse shapes of stable copper nanoparticles. UV-visible spectroscopy, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Energy - Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photodegradation study have astounding properties of regulating the formation, crystalline nature, and morphology of an integrated specimen. Moreover, the obtained copper oxide nanoparticle has the tendency to decrease the absorbance maximum value of methylene blue because of the catalytic activity posed by these nanoparticles on the reduction of methylene blue by Centella asiatica. It has been studied and confirmed by UV-visible spectrophotometer, and it has been recognised as an electron relay effect.

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