研究目的
Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using a greener method with Trianthema portulacastrum extract and evaluation of its photocatalytic and biological applications.
研究成果
The green-synthesized ZnO-NPs exhibit crystalline structure, small size (25-90 nm), and high biocompatibility. They show significant antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and photocatalytic activities, particularly in degrading Synozol Navy Blue-KBF dye under solar irradiation. The method is eco-friendly and promising for biomedical and environmental applications, with recommendations for future studies on mechanistic details and large-scale implementation.
研究不足
The study may have limitations in scalability of green synthesis, potential variability in plant extract composition, and the need for further in vivo biological testing. Optimization of synthesis parameters for larger-scale applications could be explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employed a green synthesis approach using plant extract as a reducing agent. Characterization techniques included UV/Vis, XRD, FT-IR, SEM, EDX, HR-TEM, and XPS. Biological and photocatalytic activities were assessed through antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and dye degradation assays.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Trianthema portulacastrum plant biomass was collected, washed, dried, and ground to fine powder. Bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) and fungal species (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus) were used. Mouse pre-osteoblast cell line MC3T3-E1 sub-clone 14 cells were employed for cytotoxicity studies. Synozol Navy Blue-KBF dye was used for photocatalytic degradation.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
UV/Vis spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer Lambda 25), XRD (operating at 30 kV and 15 mA with CuKa radiation), FT-IR spectrophotometer (ABB MB3000), SEM (Hitachi), EDX (Hitachi), HR-TEM (JEM-3010), XPS (ESCALAB 250, Thermo Fisher Scientific), mechanical shaker, centrifuge, incubator, agar well diffusion setup, MTT assay kit (Millipore, Catalog no CT01/CT02), HPLC (Agilent Technologies 1200 Series), xenon lamp (67005, Newport, Oriel Instrument). Materials included ZnSO4, DPPH, ascorbic acid, Sabouraud dextrose agar, Muller Hinton Agar, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), tert-butanol, NaCl, NaOH, HCl.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Plant extract was prepared by mixing powder with distilled water, stirring, and filtering. ZnO-NPs synthesis involved mixing extract with ZnSO4 solution, followed by drying and separation. Characterization was performed using specified instruments. Antibacterial activity was tested via agar well diffusion method. Antifungal activity was assessed by measuring mycelial growth inhibition. Cytotoxicity was evaluated using MTT assay. Antioxidant activity was measured with DPPH assay. Photocatalytic degradation involved exposing dye solution with ZnO-NPs to solar irradiation and analyzing with HPLC. Point of zero charge was determined using NaCl solution.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using statistical methods (means ± SD for triplicate experiments). Equations for mycelial growth inhibition, cell viability, and DPPH inhibition were applied. XRD data used Scherrer formula for particle size calculation.
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UV/Vis spectrophotometer
Lambda 25
Perkin Elmer
Measuring absorbance of nanoparticles in the range 350-700 nm to confirm synthesis.
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XPS
ESCALAB 250
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Detecting chemical groups and valence states on nanoparticle surfaces.
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HPLC
1200 Series
Agilent Technologies
Analyzing degradation products of dye.
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XRD
Analyzing crystallinity of nanoparticles with CuKa radiation.
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FT-IR spectrophotometer
MB3000
ABB
Detecting functional groups and biomolecules involved in synthesis.
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SEM
Hitachi
Studying morphology and size of nanoparticles.
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EDX
Hitachi
Confirming elemental composition of nanoparticles.
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HR-TEM
JEM-3010
Determining size and shape of nanoparticles.
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Xenon lamp
67005
Newport, Oriel Instrument
Simulating solar light source for photocatalytic degradation.
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MTT assay kit
CT01/CT02
Millipore
Analyzing cytotoxicity level of nanoparticles.
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