Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity
Green synthesis methods offer a sustainable alternative to conventional nanoparticle production, minimizing hazardous byproducts and contributing to environmental preservation. This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract o...
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| description | Green synthesis methods offer a sustainable alternative to conventional nanoparticle production, minimizing hazardous byproducts and contributing to environmental preservation. This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract of Solanum trilobatum, a plant not previously explored for nanoparticle production. The synthesized ZrO NPs were characterized using various analytical techniques including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), UV–visible Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The XRD analysis revealed a crystallite size of approximately 94 nm, confirming the crystalline nature of the nanoparticles. FT-IR spectra indicated the presence of organic functional groups on the nanoparticle surface, suggesting the involvement of plant metabolites in the synthesis process. FE-SEM images demonstrated the spherical shape and particle size distribution of the ZrO NPs, ranging from 80 to 90 nm. UV–visible Spectroscopy shows a light brown structure with a surface plasmon band absorbed near to 383 nm revealed ZrO-Nps synthesis. Under solar radiation, the synthesized ZrO-Nps demonstrated a 50 % reduction in reactive red 120, and methylene orange, demonstrating a good photodegradation efficiency is presented in this research. These findings suggest that the green-synthesized ZrO NPs exhibit promising photocatalytic properties, particularly in reactions involving visible light, highlighting their potential for environmental applications such as pollution degradation and energy conversion. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-afb56106dbcb4081abb91e282bcf1e132025-08-20T03:10:21ZengElsevierSustainable Chemistry for Climate Action2772-82692025-06-01610008610.1016/j.scca.2025.100086Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activityArumugam S0Shafreen Banu A1Ramesh P2PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous) Puthanampatti, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621007, IndiaPG and Research Department of Chemistry, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous) Puthanampatti, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621007, IndiaPG and Research Department of Physics, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous) Puthanampatti, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621007, India; Corresponding author.Green synthesis methods offer a sustainable alternative to conventional nanoparticle production, minimizing hazardous byproducts and contributing to environmental preservation. This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles (ZrO NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract of Solanum trilobatum, a plant not previously explored for nanoparticle production. The synthesized ZrO NPs were characterized using various analytical techniques including Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), UV–visible Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The XRD analysis revealed a crystallite size of approximately 94 nm, confirming the crystalline nature of the nanoparticles. FT-IR spectra indicated the presence of organic functional groups on the nanoparticle surface, suggesting the involvement of plant metabolites in the synthesis process. FE-SEM images demonstrated the spherical shape and particle size distribution of the ZrO NPs, ranging from 80 to 90 nm. UV–visible Spectroscopy shows a light brown structure with a surface plasmon band absorbed near to 383 nm revealed ZrO-Nps synthesis. Under solar radiation, the synthesized ZrO-Nps demonstrated a 50 % reduction in reactive red 120, and methylene orange, demonstrating a good photodegradation efficiency is presented in this research. These findings suggest that the green-synthesized ZrO NPs exhibit promising photocatalytic properties, particularly in reactions involving visible light, highlighting their potential for environmental applications such as pollution degradation and energy conversion.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772826925000318ZrO nanoparticlesSolanum TrilobatumFE-SEMXRD |
| spellingShingle | Arumugam S Shafreen Banu A Ramesh P Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action ZrO nanoparticles Solanum Trilobatum FE-SEM XRD |
| title | Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| title_full | Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| title_fullStr | Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| title_short | Green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| title_sort | green synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide nanoparticles using solanum trilobatum and its photodegradation activity |
| topic | ZrO nanoparticles Solanum Trilobatum FE-SEM XRD |
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