Agrowaste approach for the synthesis of silver nanoplates using Nephelium lappaceum (Rambutan) peel extract


Abstract:

Gold nanostructures have been fabricated by using grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) peel extract as both the reducing and stabilizing agents at room temperature. The prepared nanostructures are found to be triangular nanoprism, nanoframes, nanoplates and pseudo spherical shapes. The reaction mixtures displayed UV–Vis-NIR spectra characteristic of gold nanoparticles and Dynamic light scattering studies revealed that the average size of the nanoparticles was 67.7 nm. Transmission Electron Microscopy with Selected Area Electron diffraction and X-ray diffraction confirmed these results. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy measurements were carried out to hypothesize the possible biomolecules (flavonoids, limonoids, carotenoids, furocoumarins and organic acids) responsible in the synthetic process. The use of simple, costeffective, non-toxic, and ecofriendly materials like C. paradisi peel extract offers new scope to substitute hazardous chemicals.

Año de publicación:

2016

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    Tipo de documento:

    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Nanopartícula
    • Nanopartícula

    Áreas temáticas de Dewey:

    • Agricultura y tecnologías afines
    • Ingeniería química
    • Fabricación

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