Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : SDG 15 Environment
Publisher : Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S
Source : Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S,31(1) 7-17
Url : https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/eces-2024-0001?tab=authors
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School for Sustainable Futures
Verified : Yes
Year : 2024
Abstract : Copper oxide nanostructures have garnered significant attention in nanotechnology for their diverse applications. This study presents a green synthesis approach using an aqueous Aegle marmelos leaf extract-based medium to produce copper oxide (Cu4O3) nanoparticles. Optimisation was achieved through a simplified Taguchi L9 orthogonal array, investigating critical parameters such as temperature, surfactants (AOT and Tween 80), and additives (ascorbic acid and chitosan). Under optimised conditions (AOT: 0.0012 mM, ascorbic acid: 10 mM, chitosan: 1 %, temperature: 80 °C), near-spherical nanoparticles of ~200 nm were obtained. Comprehensive characterisation through UV-Vis, DLS, electron microscopy, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the nanoparticles’ properties, while antibacterial assays showed promising results against Escherichia coli bacteria.
Cite this Research Publication : Tarangini,K.,Sherlin,S.,Jakkala,S.,Borah,P.,Wacławek,S.,Sabarinath,S.,Rao,K. & Padil,V.(2024).Optimising Biosynthesis of Antimicrobial Copper Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Aegle marmelos Leaf Extract-Based Medium. Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S,31(1) 7-17. https://doi.org/10.2478/eces-2024-0001 | Impact Factor - 1.9
