Carica Papaya leaf-infused metal oxide nanocomposite: a green approach towards water treatment and antibacterial applications
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Published:2024-07-26
Issue:9
Volume:46
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ISSN:0269-4042
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Container-title:Environmental Geochemistry and Health
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Environ Geochem Health
Author:
Aswini Rangayasami,Jothimani Kannupaiyan,Kannan Karthik,Pothu Ramyakrishna,Shanmugam Paramasivam,Boddula Rajender,Radwan Ahmed Bahgat,Periyasami Govindasami,Karthikeyan Perumal,Al-Qahtani Noora
Abstract
AbstractThis study successfully synthesized ZnO–CuO nanocomposite using the hydrothermal method with Carica papaya leaf extract. The incorporation of the leaf extract significantly enhanced the nanocomposite properties, a novel approach in scientific research. Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transmission Infrared spectroscopy, and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis, confirmed a cubic crystal structure with an average size of 22.37 nm. The Fourier Transmission Infrared spectrum revealed distinctive vibrations at 627, 661, and 751 cm−1 corresponding to ZnO–CuO nanocomposite corresponding to stretching and vibration modes. SEM images confirmed a cubic-like and irregular structure. The nanocomposite exhibited outstanding photocatalytic activity, degrading methylene blue dye by 96.73% within 120 min under visible light. Additionally, they showed significant antimicrobial activity, inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus (20 mm) and Klebsiella pneumonia (17 mm). The results highlight the efficiency of Carica papaya leaf-derived ZnO–CuO nanocomposite for environmental and health challenges.
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Funder
National Capacity Building Program Grant Researchers Supporting Project number, King Saud University Qatar University
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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