Synthesis of nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides using plant seed extract
AssigneeKng Saud University
InventorsManal Ahmed Gasmelseed Awad, Awatif Ahmed Hendi, Mai Abdelrahman Elobeid Wagealla, Khalid Mustafa Osman Ortashi, Promy Virk
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Abstract
The synthesis of nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides using plant seeds extract involves providing a solution comprising a metal ion; providing a plant seeds extract solution that comprises a reducing agent; and combining the metal ion solution and the plant extract solution while stirring at room temperature to produce metal nanoparticles. The plant extract is obtained from Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds, and the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of silver (Ag), gold (Au) and zinc (Zn).
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A method of synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles, comprising the steps of:
- providing a solution of zinc ions;
- providing plant seeds extract solution and
- combining the zinc ion solution and the plant extract solution while stirring at a temperature of 40° C. to 100° C. to produce the zinc oxide nanoparticles
- wherein the plant extract is obtained from the seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum plant.
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