Medicinal Plants Mediated Green Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles - A Review

Viyaanchi I S, Mona S

Abstract: Nanotechnology encompasses the production and utilization of materials at the nanoscale, leading to nanoparticles with unique properties due to their large surface area-to-volume ratio. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are notable metal oxide nanoparticles widely used in various industries and research institutions. To meet the high demand for ZnO NPs, different synthesis methods have been employed. The biological method of synthesis using plant sources has emerged as a promising and novel approach for producing ZnO NPs, as it is cost-effective, medicinally benefit, and environment friendly compared to chemical and physical synthesis methods. Using plants for synthesis enables scalability to large-scale production without the need for toxic chemicals, making it an attractive alternative. Additionally, their large bandwidth and high excitation binding energy make them suitable for antibacterial, antifungal, and wound healing applications. Various characterization methods are employed to assess the properties of ZnO NPs include X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV Vis spectroscopy, and others. These techniques provide crucial information about the structural, morphological, and optical characteristics of ZnO NPs. This review comprehensively discusses the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and the characterization methods used, focusing on their potential applications.

Keywords: Zinc nanoparticles, green synthesis, medicinal plants, metal oxide nanoparticles

How to Cite?: Viyaanchi I S, Mona S, "Medicinal Plants Mediated Green Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles - A Review", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 35-45, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24709145734, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24709145734

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