Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Citrus limetta (sweet lime) peel waste
1Department of General Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Jawzjan University, Afghanistan.
2Department of Inorganic Production, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Jawzjan University, Afghanistan.
Research Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, 2021, 02(02), 010–013
Article DOI: 10.30574/msabp.2021.2.2.0020
Publication history:
Received on 07 April 2021; revised on 10 May 2021; accepted on 12 May 2021
Abstract:
The fast development of nanomaterials in the quest for green, eco-friendly routes for new products often culminates in the utilization plant biomasses for the synthesis of sustainable nanoparticles. In this study, an eco-friendly, and cost-effective method has been established for the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) using sweet lime peel extract. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The CuONPs formed were almost agglomerated spherical in shape with a discrete rough appearance. The particle sizes measured from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) ranged from 90-175 nm. The results revealed the cost effective, time saving, renewable, green and sustainable route for CuONPs to be formed. This may open a new avenue of methods to reuse sweet lime peels.
Keywords:
Fruit wastes; Nanoparticles; Copper oxide nanoparticlesgreen synthesis; Green chemistry
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