研究目的
To investigate the eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using waste thyme extract as a stabilizing agent, as an alternative to chemical methods.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated a simple, green, and reproducible method for synthesizing ZnO nanoparticles using waste thyme extract. This method offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical synthesis, with potential applications in various fields due to the antibacterial properties of ZnO nanoparticles.
研究不足
The study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles using a specific plant extract. The scalability and industrial applicability of the method may require further investigation.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized a green method for synthesizing ZnO nanoparticles using waste thyme extract. The method involved the use of SEM, XRD, UV–Vis, and FTIR spectroscopic techniques for characterization.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Waste thyme extract was prepared by mixing waste thyme powder with deionized water, heated, and filtered. Zinc acetate was used as the precursor for ZnO nanoparticles.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Zinc acetate dehydrate from Merck Company, deionized water, waste thyme powder, and various spectroscopic equipment including SEM, XRD, UV–Vis spectrophotometer, and FTIR spectrometer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The synthesis involved blending zinc acetate and waste thyme extract in different proportions, heating under stirring, and then characterizing the resulting nanoparticles.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The particle size was calculated using Scherrer's equation from XRD data. Optical properties were analyzed using UV–Vis spectra, and morphology was studied using SEM images.
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