GREEN SYNTHESIS OF ZINC ACETATE NANOPARTICLES AND ITS CHARACTERIZATION OF LEAVES ARGEMONE MEXICANA AND ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIHELMENTHIC AND PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITIES

Author (s) : Dr.R.Subbaiya and Dr.C.Marimuthu

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Abstract :
This study presents a green synthesis approach for the production of zinc acetate nanoparticles using leaves of Argemone mexicana as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The green synthesis method offers an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional chemical methods. The synthesized zinc acetate nanoparticles were characterized using various analytical techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to elucidate their structural and morphological properties. Furthermore, the antimicrobial and antihelminthic activities of the synthesized zinc acetate nanoparticles were evaluated against a panel of pathogenic microorganisms and helminth parasites, respectively. The results revealed promising inhibitory effects, indicating their potential as a novel antimicrobial and antihelminthic agent.

Keywords : Argemone Mexicana, zinc acetate, SEM, Antihelminthic.

Conference Date : 30/08/2019

Pages : 94

Paper ID : 19092