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- This study compares the behavior of two plant species and their extracts in synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles from zinc nitrate hexahydrate.
- Sugars, particularly glucose and sucrose, play a crucial role in this synthesis, comprising over 70% of the dried extract.
- The process can successfully occur at low temperatures (120°C) but requires a specific ratio of reactants to ensure the production of "clean" ZnO nanoparticles.
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This study presents, for the first time, the comparison of behavior between two commonly found plant species, their extracts, and their major constituents (glucose and sucrose constituting over 70% of their dried extract) to synthesize zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) from zinc nitrate hexahydrate. The findings underscore the critical role of sugars as key constituents in facilitating this synthesis. This research demonstrates that the process can occur at relatively low temperatures (120°C). However, it necessitates a specific ratio of reactants to produce "clean" ZnO NPs. These findings offer significant insights into the optimization and control of the nanoparticle synthesis process.
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- Sugars, particularly glucose and sucrose, play a crucial role in this synthesis, comprising over 70% of the dried extract.
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