Phytochemical-Mediated Green Synthesis of ZnO–CuO Nanoparticles from Stem Fibers: Structural, Thermal, and Antibacterial Characterization

Bandeira M, Giovanela M, Roesch-Ely M, Devine DM, Da Silva Crespo J. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A review of the synthesis methodology and mechanism of formation. Sustainable Chem Pharm. 2020;15:100223.

Article  Google Scholar 

Jadoun S, Arif R, Jangid NK, Meena RK. Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts: A review. Environ Chem Lett. 2020;19(4):355–74.

Google Scholar 

Borah D, Das N, Bhattacharjee A, Sarmah P, Ghosh NN. Alga-mediated facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Photophysical, catalytic and antibacterial activity. Appl Organomet Chem. 2020;34:e5597.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Jayappa MD, Ramaiah CK, Kumar MAP, et al. Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from the leaf, stem and in vitro grown callus of Mussaenda frondosa L.: Characterization and their applications. Appl Nanosci. 2020;10:3057–74.

Article  CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Shabaani M, Rahaiee S, Zare M, Jafari SM. Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using loquat seed extract; biological functions and photocatalytic degradation properties. LWT. 2020;134:110133.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Raja T, Devarajan Y, Vickram S. Evaluation of Grewia optiva fiber as a sustainable and high-performance reinforcement material for composite applications. Results in Engineering. 2025; 25:104096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104096

Bukhari A, Ijaz I, Gilani E, et al. Green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using different plants’ parts for antimicrobial activity and anticancer activity: A review. Coatings. 2021;11(10):1374.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Aminuzzaman M, Ng PS, Goh W-S, Ogawa S, Watanabe A. Value-adding to dragon fruit peel biowaste: green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their characterization. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry. 2021.

Google Scholar 

Kumar S, Verma R, Chauhan A et al. Biogenic approach for synthesis of nanoparticles via plants for biomedical applications: a review. Materials Today: Proceedings. 2023.

Thandavamoorthy R, Devarajan Y, Mehar K. Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles From Pergularia daemia Fibre: Potential for Caries Prevention and Infection Control. International Dental Journal. 2026;76(2):109396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.109396

Revathi N, Sankarganesh M, Dhaveethu Raja J, Rajakanna J, Senthilkumar O. Green synthesis of Plectranthus amboinicus leaf extract incorporated fine-tuned manganese dioxide nanoparticles: Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Inorg Chem Commun. 2023;14:110935.

Article  Google Scholar 

Raja T, Devarajan Y. Development of hemp fiber-reinforced epoxy composite with cobalt oxide nanoparticles for fuel cell and energy storage applications. Results in Engineering. 2025;25:103839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103839

Raja T. Exploring a natural fiber extracted from henequen plant leaves: A sustainable innovation for reinforcement in composite materials. Results Eng. 2025;25:104015.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Kongphattarnon C, Chiewchan N. Production and characterization of highly redispersible dried cellulose nanofibers exhibiting green color from leaves and stems of Centella asiatica. Drying Technol. 2024;42(13):1945–63.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Raja T, Devarajan Y, Vickram S. Evaluation of Grewia optiva fiber as a sustainable and high-performance reinforcement material for composite applications. Results Eng. 2025;25:104096.

Article  Google Scholar 

Zaidi S, Farooq U, Abrar F, Rehman A. Antibacterial potential of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles evaluated by the agar well diffusion method. AMB Express. 2022;12(1):118.

Google Scholar 

Patel R, Shah M. Visualization of biofilm inhibition using confocal laser scanning microscopy and LIVE/DEAD staining: Application to silver nanoparticles. J Microbiol Methods. 2023;199:106606.

Google Scholar 

Kim SY, Lee JH, Choi Y. XRD characterization and crystallite size determination of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles via Debye–Scherrer equation. Mater Lett. 2021;289:129147.

Google Scholar 

Gómez JP, Sánchez A. FTIR spectral analysis of plant-mediated metal nanoparticles: Identification of phytochemical functional groups. Spectrochim Acta Part A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2023;287:121596.

Google Scholar 

Reddy K, Sundar D. SEM–EDX characterization of green-synthesized silver and zinc nanoparticles: Morphology and elemental composition. Appl Surf Sci Adv. 2022;9:100175.

Google Scholar 

Thandavamoorthy R, Devarajan Y. Study on the characteristics of Napier grass fibre reinforced porcelain filler particulates poly lactic acid matrix biocomposite. J Reinf Plast Compos. 2025;44(21–22):2161–9.

Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Das S, Swain S. Mechanistic insights into membrane disruption and ROS-mediated antibacterial action of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles. Green Chem Lett Rev. 2024;17(3):245–59.

Google Scholar 

Thandavamoorthy R, Devarajan Y. Study on the nuclear shield behaviors of basalt/carbon fibers reinforced PbO blended epoxy matrix composite – A novel material for thermal insulation applications. Nuclear Engineering and Technology. 2025;57(2):103200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2024.09.003

Rajesh KS, Kumar A. Comparative antibiofilm assessment of neem, moringa, turmeric, and Centella asiatica derived silver nanoparticles. Microb Pathog. 2024;178:106345.

Google Scholar 

Patel R, Shah M, Desai P. Wound healing and antimicrobial efficacy of Moringa oleifera-mediated nanoparticles: Role of phytochemical profile. J Biomedical Mater Res Part B. 2024;112(6):2230–41.

Google Scholar 

Singh P, Gupta A. Structural characterization of banana peel and rice husk-derived metal oxide nanoparticles: Crystallinity indices and peak analysis. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024;242:125012.

Google Scholar 

Chaudhary P, Joshi S. Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract for silver nanoparticle synthesis: Crystallite size and amorphous capping effects. J Environ Chem Eng. 2024;12(1):107985.

Google Scholar 

Wang L, Zhao X. FT-IR comparative study of phytochemical functional groups in green-synthesized nanoparticles: Centella asiatica vs. Moringa oleifera. Spectrochim Acta Part A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2024;290:122105.

Google Scholar 

Fernandez-Martinez JC, Lopez-Martinez M. Preservation of asiaticoside and madecassoside on Centella asiatica nanoparticle surfaces enhances collagen synthesis and angiogenesis. J Mater Science: Mater Med. 2025;36(3):22.

Google Scholar 

Singh D, Patel K, Rao NM. Thermal degradation profiles of green-synthesized plant-fiber nanoparticles: Comparative analysis. J Therm Anal Calorim. 2024;148:1054–65.

Google Scholar 

Li H, Chen Z. SEM morphological comparison of plant-fiber derived nanoparticles: Implications for biofilm adhesion. Mater Charact. 2024;199:112499.

Google Scholar 

Nambiar M, Thomas P. Surface roughness and nanoscale morphology of Centella asiatica nanoparticles boost cellular interactions for regenerative support. ACS Appl Nano Mater. 2025;8(2):658–70.

Google Scholar 

Roy S, Banerjee S. Elemental composition and metal-to-oxygen ratios in green-synthesized nanoparticles from different plant fibers. J Nanopart Res. 2024;26:99.

Google Scholar 

Comments (0)

No login
gif