Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis and Evaluation of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Utilizing Hemidesmus indicus Extract
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Green synthesis, Copper oxide nanoparticles, Characterization, Hemidesmus indicusAbstract
The green synthesis of nanoparticles has attracted significant interest in the modern world because of the increasing need for safe, sustainable, econimical and eco-friendly methods to produce a diverse range of materials, including metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, as well as hybrid and bioinspired materials. In this study, we conducted a green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles utilizing Hemidesmus indicus extract as both a stabilizing and reducing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles that were produced were analyzed using Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction spectroscopy, and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope methods. The UV-Vis spectra indicated a peak absorption at 274 nm associated with the copper oxide nanoparticles. The FT-IR spectra show a faint peak at 523 cm-1, which is associated with the vibration of CuO, thereby confirming the formation of CuO nanoparticles. XRD verified the crystalline structure of the nanoparticles. The SEM survey indicates that the nanoparticles obtained have an irregular shape.
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