scholarly journals Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Hydrothermal Methods and Spectroscopic Investigation of Ultraviolet Radiation Protective Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bekele Bulcha ◽  
Jule Leta Tesfaye ◽  
Degefa Anatol ◽  
R. Shanmugam ◽  
L. Priyanka Dwarampudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Energy Band ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Untreated Cotton ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Cotton Textiles ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Hydrothermal Methods

Ultraviolet radiation causes damages to the human body, such as skin ageing, skin cancer, and allergies throughout the world. Applying zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in sunscreen products (like cloths or textiles) to protect human skin by absorbing the ultraviolet radiations that emerged from the sun. The main aim of this study is to investigate both absorbance and transmittance characteristics of the untreated and treated cotton textiles. For ZnO NPs using hydrothermal methods, they were made from Zn(NO3)2·6H2O and NaOH at a constant annealing temperature of 300°C. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-vis spectroscopy were used to analyze the produced ZnO NPs. From the FT-IR result, ZnO NPs were observed in the region of 400-600 cm-1. Wurtzite hexagonal structure of ZnO NPs with the average crystal size 32 ± 49  nm was observed from XRD results. Flowers in the shape of synthesized ZnO NPs were observed from SEM images. The UV-vis penetration peaks were identified at 264 nm and 376 nm, with energy band gaps of 4.68 and 3.536 eV, respectively. When compared to bulk ZnO, the energy band gap of ZnO NPs was blue-shifted due to the impact of quantum confinement. The peaks in UV-vis absorption were caused by an electronic transition from the valiancy to the conduction bands. The high energy band shows high absorbance of the synthesis sample in the case of 264 nm. The ZnO NPs were manufactured and applied to 100% of raw cotton to impart sunscreen action to both untreated and treated cotton fabrics. The performance of treatment has been evaluated utilizing UV-vis spectroscopy through quantifying ultraviolet protective factors (UPF) and percentage of transmitted (%T) radiations. The treated cotton textiles have 61.50% UPF while 2.65% ultraviolet radiations were transmitted. In other words, untreated cotton textiles have 1.63% UPF while 74.56% ultraviolet radiation was transmitted. Therefore, the treated cotton textiles have excellent protection categories when compared to untreated cotton textiles.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) Using Arthrospira platensis (Class: Cyanophyceae) and Evaluation of their Biomedical Activities

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Ehab F. El-Belely ◽  
Mohamed M. S. Farag ◽  
Hanan A. Said ◽  
Abeer S. Amin ◽  
Ehab Azab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Arthrospira Platensis ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Ft Ir

In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were successfully fabricated through the harnessing of metabolites present in the cell filtrate of a newly isolated and identified microalga Arthrospira platensis (Class: Cyanophyceae). The formed ZnO-NPs were characterized by UV–Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Data showed the efficacy of cyanobacterial metabolites in fabricating spherical, crystallographic ZnO-NPs with a size ≈30.0 to 55.0 nm at a wavelength of 370 nm. Moreover, FT-IR analysis showed varied absorption peaks related to nanoparticle formation. XPS analysis confirms the presence of Zn(II)O at different varied bending energies. Data analyses exhibit that the activities of biosynthesized ZnO-NPs were dose-dependent. Their application as an antimicrobial agent was examined and formed clear zones, 24.1 ± 0.3, 21.1 ± 0.06, 19.1 ± 0.3, 19.9 ± 0.1, and 21.6 ± 0.6 mm, at 200 ppm against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans, respectively, and these activities were reduced as the NPs concentration decreased. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined as 50 ppm for S. aureus, 25 ppm for P. aeruginosa, and 12.5 ppm for B. subtilis, E. coli, and C. albicans. More interestingly, ZnO-NPs exhibit high in vitro cytotoxic efficacy against cancerous (Caco-2) (IC50 = 9.95 ppm) as compared with normal (WI38) cell line (IC50 = 53.34 ppm).

scholarly journals Polyphenol Enriched Extract of Pomegranate Peel; A Novel Precursor for the Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Application in Sunscreens

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
Maryam Kokabi ◽  
Samad Nejad Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Ir Spectroscopy ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Pomegranate Peel ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Oil Emulsions ◽  
Ft Ir Spectroscopy

Background: Green synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) from agricultural wastes is an area of great interest due to it is eco-friendly and profitable. Zinc oxide is an inorganic UV-filter commonly used as UV-blocker in a different industry. Methods: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were successfully biosynthesized using Zn(NO3)2 as a substrate by polyphenol enriched fraction (PEF) of pomegranate peel. The biological activity of ZnO NPs was evaluated using MBC and MIC tests for antibacterial and DPPH assay for antioxidant potential. Sunscreen potential of NPs was determined after applying them in water-in-oil emulsions. Results: UV-Vis and FT-IR spectroscopy techniques confirmed the formation of ZnO NPs. FE-SEM characterized the morphology and purity of the biosynthesized NPs with EDAX and XRD data. The average crystalline size of ZnO NPs was found to be 22 nm. FT-IR spectroscopy revealed the role of phenolic compounds in the formation and stability of ZnO NPs. The antibacterial activity of PEF and its biosynthesized ZnO was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The prepared NPs showed a higher antibacterial effect than the commercial ZnO NPs. Interestingly, the antioxidant activity was also detected for obtained NPs. The PEF powder also exhibited higher antibacterial and antioxidant activity than the standards. Furthermore, the in vitro sun protection factors were estimated after applying NPs in water-in-oil emulsions. Conclusion: This study highlighted the possibility of using PEF of pomegranate peel for the biosynthesis of ZnO NPs as well as applying its NPs in sunscreens to achieve a safe alternative to harmful chemical UV-filters commonly used in cosmetics.

scholarly journals Applicable Control of Antimicrobial Resistant Skin Pathogens using Algal-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Sheikh Alsaggaf
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Particle Size Range ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Antimicrobial Coatings ◽  
Active Particles ◽  
Cotton Textiles ◽  
Resistant Strains

Green biosynthesis of nano-metals is an important research demand to have these minute active particles. The biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) was conducted using the marine macro algae Sargassum muticum, as an eco-friendly approach for NPs synthesis. The biosynthesized ZnO-NPs was characterized and evaluated for their antimicrobial potentiality against skin pathogens, Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus, concerning antibiotic sensitive and resistant strains. The ZnO-NPs were applied for fabrication of bioactive cotton textiles, which were also evaluated as antimicrobial coatings. ZnO-NPs was successfully synthesized using S. muticum extract, with uniform distribution, spherical shapes, and particle size range of 4 to 23 nm. The antimicrobial potentiality of biosynthesized ZnO-NPs was evidenced against the entire examined skin pathogens, which included antibiotic resistant strains. The treatment of cotton textiles with ZnO-NPs resulted in bioactive fabrics with comparable shape and surface. The treated textiles had a remarkable microbicidal activity toward examined skin pathogens and maintain their potentiality even after tow laundering cycles. Algal biosynthesized ZnO-NPs is, however, advised for the fabrication of antimicrobial textiles to protect skin from antibiotic resistant pathogens.

Sunflower Assisted Bio-derived ZnO-NPs as an Efficient Nanocatalyst for Synthesis of Novel Quinazolines with Highly Antioxidant Activities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balaji GL ◽  
S. Mahesh ◽  
Boya Palajonnala Narasaiah ◽  
Sadegh Rostamnia ◽  
Harihara Padhy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Green Method ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Abstract The present report an environmental benign route for the fabrication of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using sunflower leaf aqueous extract at room temperature. This was an green method is a rapid biogenic and offers few advantages over the chemical and physical procedures, as it is an easy and fast, eco-friendly and does not involve any costly chemicals as well as hazardous chemicals, harmful solvent. The synthesized ZnO-NPs were characterized using different technique such as UV-Visible spectroscopy. The formation of ZnO-NPs was confirmed by Surface Plasmon Resonance (SRP) at 344 nm using UV-Vis spectroscopy. The leaf extract act as a source of phyto-chemicals and are the primarily responsible for the reduction and then formation of stable Zinc Oxide nanoparticles by the characteristic functional groups of extract and synthesized ZnO-NPs were identified by FTIR spectroscopy. Crystalline nature of ZnO-NPs was confirmed by powder –XRD. Size and morphology were measured by HR-TEM analysis. Stability of the nanoparticles is represented by DLS and TGA analysis. The synthesized ZnO-NPs has been found good and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of novel 1,2-dihydroquinazoline derivatives under green method via one pot reaction of 2-amino benzophenone, 1,3-diphenyl-1 H -pyrazole carbaldehydes and ammonium acetate. The synthesized compounds (4a-o) were characterized by 1 HNMR, 13 CNMR and HRMS spectra and further screened for radical scavenging activity. Among all the compounds showed good percentage of inhibition against standard ascorbic acid. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles showed good antioxidant activity and also act as a good promising material for catalytic agent.

scholarly journals Greener Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Characterization and Multifaceted Applications

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (18) ◽  
pp. 4198
Author(s):  
Ali Aldalbahi ◽  
Seham Alterary ◽  
Ruba Ali Abdullrahman Almoghim ◽  
Manal A. Awad ◽  
Noura S. Aldosari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Eosin Y ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Vitro Assay ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique properties compared to their bulk counterparts, and they have potentials for various applications in many fields of life science. Green-synthesized NPs have garnered considerable interest due to their inherent features such as rapidity, eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized using an aqueous extract of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana as a reducing agent. The resulting nanoparticles were characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The antimicrobial potential of the synthesized ZnO NPs against bacterial and fungal strains was examined by the disk diffusion method, and they showed a promising antibacterial and antifungal potential. The catalytic activity of the synthesized ZnO NPs in reducing methylene blue (MB) and eosin was studied via UV-Vis spectroscopy. The decolorization percentages of the MB and Eosin Y dyes were 84% and 94%, respectively, which indicate an efficient degradation of the ZnO NPs. In addition, the cytotoxic activity of the ZnO NPs on the HeLa cell line was evaluated via in vitro assay. The MTT assay results demonstrate a potent cytotoxic effect of the ZnO NPs against the HeLa cancer cell line.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Action and Target Mechanisms of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Bacterial Pathogens

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Rosai Mendes ◽  
Guilherme Dilarri ◽  
Carolina Froes Forsan ◽  
Vinícius de Moraes Ruy Sapata ◽  
Paulo Renato Matos Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Z Ring ◽  
Ft Ir

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are one of the most widely used nanoparticulate materials due to their antimicrobial properties, but their main mechanism of action (MOA) has not been fully elucidated. The study characterized ZnO NPs using X-ray diffraction, FT-IR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Antimicrobial activity of clinically bacteria Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was evaluated by REMA after exposure to the ZnO NP at concentrations from 0.2 to 1.4 mM. Sensitivity was achieved at 0.6 mM for the Gram-negatives and 1.0 mM for Gram-positives cells. The effect of ZnO NPs on the membrane integrity and in the interference of cell division was investigated by its effect on the divisional ring, through fluorescence microscopy assays using B. subtilis (amy::pspac-ftsZ-gfpmut1) expressing FtsZ-GFP. Results showed that ZnO NPs did not interfere with the assembly of the divisional Z-ring. However, 70% of the cells showed damage in the cytoplasmic membrane after 15 min of exposure to the ZnO NPs. Electrostatic forces, production of Zn2+ ions, generation of reactive oxygen species were described as pathways of bactericidal action by ZnO. Thus, understanding bactericidal MOA can produce predictive models to prevent bacterial resistance and lead to further research.

scholarly journals Microencapsulation of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using Plumeria leaf extract and kinetic studies in the release of ZnO-NPs from microcapsules

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalana D. Halanayake ◽  
Nishantha K. Kalutharage ◽  
Jinasena W. Hewage
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Zero Order ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Ft Ir

AbstractBiosynthesis using plant extract is known as one of the potential techniques to synthesize different zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) in different size ranges. ZnO-NPs were synthesized using Plumeria leaf extract with laboratory chemical reagent Zn(CH3COO)2 and followed by the micro-encapsulation of biosynthesized ZnO-NPs using chitosan and cellulose with TEOF as a cross-linker employing freeze gelation method. Both neat and encapsulated ZnO-NPs have been characterized by FT-IR, UV spectroscopy, XRD, and SEM techniques. The UV-spectroscopic analysis confirmed the characteristic band of ZnO-NPs at 356.0 nm, and FIIR showed the peaks at 544 cm−1 and 545 cm−1 corresponding to the Zn–O bond. Powder XRD pattern showed the wurtzite structure of ZnO and gave the calculated average crystallite size as of 27.23 nm. In the case of encapsulated ZnO-NPs, the UV–visible spectrum showed two strong absorption peaks at 232.5 nm, 242.5 nm, and a weak peak at 357 nm. A broad peak at 3333 cm−1 in FT-IR spectra is either due to N–H stretching in the amide group of chitosan or hydroxyl group in encapsulated ZnO-NPs. It was observed that chitosan loaded ZnO-NPs had higher entrapment efficiency (81.98%) at 15 mL of plant extract. The kinetic profile in the release of ZnO particles out from encapsulated ZnO-NPs was observed to follow four kinetic paths in 120 min at pH 1.2. The particle release followed the zero-order kinetic in the first 50 min and then followed by Hixson–Crowell kinetic in the next 50 min with two different rate constants, 2.6 × 10−3 min−1 and 13 × 10−3 min−1, before it backs to the zero-order kinetics. This study shows that ZnO nanoparticles can easily be biosynthesized and encapsulated for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis, Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, and Examination of Properties for Dye-Sensitive Solar Cells Using Various Vegetable Extracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatol Degefa ◽  
Bulcha Bekele ◽  
Leta Tesfaye Jule ◽  
Boka Fikadu ◽  
Shanmugam Ramaswamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Oxide Semiconductor ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Prepared Nanoparticles ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Wide Range

The production of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) utilizing different vegetable extracts (onion, cabbage, carrot, and tomato) was performed in this research owing to its excellency over other methods of synthesis, namely, simplicity, environmental friendliness, and the elimination of harmful compounds. Fresh extracted onion, cabbage, carrot, and tomato of ZnO NPs are characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-visible spectroscopy. FTIR findings demonstrate that the prepared nanoparticles were observed in the spectrum of 626 cm-1–1219 cm-1 with some other functional groups. Wurtzite hexagonal structure of the prepared ZnO NPs was observed from XRD results. In addition, the prepared nanoparticles were failed into nanoscales (17 nm, 18 nm, 24 nm, and 15 nm) calculated from Scherrer’s equation. Nearly spherical shapes were seen from SEM image for onion and tomato extraction while rod and tube for carrot and cabbage, respectively. Two broad peaks were observed from UV-vis spectroscopy results for each extract. The presence of a wide range of energy bandgaps in the region of 3-4 eV was detected, indicating that ZnO NP material can be employed in metal oxide semiconductor-based systems. The dye-sensitive solar cell based on ZnO NPs has been successfully synthesized, and the efficiency of the device has been evaluated by measuring the current density-voltage behaviour under the presence of artificial sunshine. The increased effectiveness of the manufactured dye-sensitive solar cell is attributable to a large improvement in dye molecular adsorption onto the surface of ZnO NPs. Thus, the usage of the green produced ZnO NPs with creating dye sensitivity solar cell is a simple and viable way for the well-being of our future.

scholarly journals Effects of Engineered Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Freshwater Fish, Labeo rohita: Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles, Acute Toxicity and Oxidative Stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (04) ◽  
pp. 479-483
Author(s):  
Sana Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Labeo Rohita ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fish Organs ◽  
Ft Ir

Concerns regarding zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have gained much attention due to their unique properties and widespread applications in cosmetics, electronics and medicinal industry that may induce an adverse impact not only on specific ecosystem but also on human health. ZnO-NPs were synthesized by co-precipitation method and characterization was done by Scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis. SEM showed the hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure of particles. From XRD pattern, average particle size, lattice parameters (a and c), X-ray density and volume of unit cell of zinc oxide nanoparticles were 52.22 nm, (a =3.25 Å and c=5.21 Å), 5.0 g/cm3 and 54.82 Å3, respectively. FT-IR confirmed the attached compound of synthesized nanoparticles. The acute toxicity of ZnO-NPs was determined by using fish, Labeo rohita as a genetic model during this study. The mean 96-h LC50 and lethal concentration were measured as 31.15 and 57.84 mg/L, respectively. Oxidative stress in terms of catalase, lipid peroxidation and superoxide dismutase was also determined in fish gills, muscle, liver and heart after chronic exposure of ZnO-NPs for 80 days and sampling were done on 20, 40, 60 and 80 days. Significantly decreased catalase and superoxide dismutase activity was determined in selected fish organs. However, level of lipid peroxidation was significantly increased in the fish organs as compared to control group. The overall results indicated that induced toxicity mechanism of ZnO-NPs in aquatic ecosystem was oxidative stress

Evaluation of the Effect of Nanoparticles Zinc Oxide/Camellia sinensis Complex on the Kidney of Rats Treated with Monosodium Glutamate: Antioxidant and Histological Approaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 542-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla S. El-Shenawy ◽  
Reham Z. Hamza ◽  
Fawziah A. Al-Salmi ◽  
Rasha A. Al-Eisa
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Monosodium Glutamate ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽  
Zno Nps ◽  
Tea Extract

Background: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are robustly used biomedicine. Moreover, no study has been conducted to explore the consequence of green synthesis of ZnO NPs with Camellia sinensis (green tea extract, GTE) on kidneys of rats treated with monosodium glutamate (MSG). Methods: Therefore, the objective of the research was designed to explore the possible defensive effect of GTE/ZnO NPs against MSG-induced renal stress investigated at redox and histopathological points. Results: The levels of urea and creatinine increased as the effect of a high dose of MSG, in addition, the myeloperoxidase and xanthine oxidase activates were elevated significantly with the high dose of MSG. The levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants (uric acid, glutathione, and thiol) were decreased sharply in MSG-treated rats as compared to the normal group. Conclusion: The data displayed that GTE/ZnO NPs reduced the effects of MSG significantly by reduction of the level peroxidation and enhancement intracellular antioxidant. These biochemical findings were supported by histopathology evaluation, which showed minor morphological changes in the kidneys of rats.

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