Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity

This study’s finding contributes to developing more efficient antibacterial agents for water disinfection. This study aims to demonstrate the development of zinc oxide nanosheets doped with iron. These sheets were produced through a low-cost and incredibly effective method. The impact of the Fe dopa...

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Main Authors: Helia Hassanzadeh Bavojdan, Mohammed Ghorbanpour, Mohammed Alatae
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Language:English
Published: Iranian Environmental Mutagen Society 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.jwent.net/article_724944_60f282af647d2738224d8b758b77d878.pdf
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description This study’s finding contributes to developing more efficient antibacterial agents for water disinfection. This study aims to demonstrate the development of zinc oxide nanosheets doped with iron. These sheets were produced through a low-cost and incredibly effective method. The impact of the Fe dopant on the composition, shape, and optical characteristics of the Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles was analyzed. Fe-doped ZnO particles display a sheet-like morphology. As a result of iron doping, the crystallinity quality gradually decreased, and the average crystal size decreased. A strong absorption edge was observed around 380 nm in the absorption spectrum in the case of both doped and undoped ZnO samples. After Fe doping, the intensity of absorption spectra increased monotonically in a higher wavelength range, and consequently, the band gap decreased from 3.25 to 2.38 eV. Finally, Fe-doped ZnO particles show antibacterial activity against two pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) under both UV and visible light irradiation. These advancements in Fe-doped ZnO nanosheets present a promising avenue for developing effective antibacterial materials, addressing the critical challenge of antibiotic resistance.
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spelling doaj-art-23014716dbb94f8f995b5e2c50104c622025-08-20T03:44:07ZengIranian Environmental Mutagen SocietyJournal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology2476-72042476-66152025-05-0110215216010.22090/jwent.2025.02.004724944Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial ActivityHelia Hassanzadeh Bavojdan0Mohammed Ghorbanpour1Mohammed Alatae2Technical and Engineering Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranTechnical and Engineering Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IraqThis study’s finding contributes to developing more efficient antibacterial agents for water disinfection. This study aims to demonstrate the development of zinc oxide nanosheets doped with iron. These sheets were produced through a low-cost and incredibly effective method. The impact of the Fe dopant on the composition, shape, and optical characteristics of the Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles was analyzed. Fe-doped ZnO particles display a sheet-like morphology. As a result of iron doping, the crystallinity quality gradually decreased, and the average crystal size decreased. A strong absorption edge was observed around 380 nm in the absorption spectrum in the case of both doped and undoped ZnO samples. After Fe doping, the intensity of absorption spectra increased monotonically in a higher wavelength range, and consequently, the band gap decreased from 3.25 to 2.38 eV. Finally, Fe-doped ZnO particles show antibacterial activity against two pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) under both UV and visible light irradiation. These advancements in Fe-doped ZnO nanosheets present a promising avenue for developing effective antibacterial materials, addressing the critical challenge of antibiotic resistance.https://www.jwent.net/article_724944_60f282af647d2738224d8b758b77d878.pdffe-dopedznonanosheetssol-gelwater disinfection
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Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology
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title Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity
title_full Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity
title_fullStr Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity
title_full_unstemmed Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity
title_short Sustainable Synthesis and Characterization of Iron-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanosheets for Antibacterial Activity
title_sort sustainable synthesis and characterization of iron doped zinc oxide nanosheets for antibacterial activity
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