研究目的
To enlist various biogenic methods for the synthesis of Cu2O NPs and their NCs and highlight their characterization methods, vital applications in catalysis, bio sensing, environment remediation and medicinal fields.
研究成果
The review highlights the effectiveness of biogenic synthesis for Cu2O NPs and NCs, emphasizing their applications in catalysis, biosensing, environmental remediation, and medicine. It underscores the importance of green chemistry in reducing environmental impact and suggests future research should focus on scaling up these methods for industrial use.
研究不足
The review is limited to literature from 2006-2018; it does not cover all possible methods or recent advancements. Some methods may require purification steps or external reducing agents, and scalability to industrial levels is not fully addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The review discusses biogenic synthesis methods using plant extracts and biological wastes as reducing and stabilizing agents, focusing on eco-friendly protocols. It includes theoretical models for nanoparticle formation and detailed procedures.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Plant parts such as leaves, fruits, peels, and algae are used, selected based on their bio-molecule content. Data from literature between 2006 and 2018 are reviewed.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Includes copper salts (e.g., copper sulphate, copper acetate), plant extracts, solvents (water, ethanol), and characterization instruments like UV-Visible spectrophotometer, TEM, SEM, XRD.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Steps involve washing plant parts, preparing extracts, mixing with copper salt solutions, bioreduction, centrifugation, and characterization. Parameters like temperature, pH, and time are varied to control size and morphology.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Characterization techniques include UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM, SEM, XRD, zeta potential measurements. Catalytic activities are assessed through yield calculations and reaction monitoring.
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