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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Synthesis of ecofriendly copper oxide nanoparticles for fabrication over textile fabrics: Characterization of antibacterial activity and dye degradation potential
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Volume 191, Year 2019
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Growing concerns over the toxicity of metallic nanoparticles synthesized using physical and chemical techniques seems to be a major hurdle for researchers. Green synthesis of nanoparticles is one of the promising, ecofriendly and safer methods. Utilizing plant sources as reducing agents will replace the use of toxic chemicals for nanoparticle synthesis. Among the various nanoparticles, copper has been theoretically and practically proved for its antimicrobial properties. However, to reduce the risk of copper toxicity, Ruellia tuberosa (R. tuberosa) aqueous extract is used for the synthesis of CuONPs in the present study. Nonetheless, till date no work has been reported on the use of R. tuberosa aqueous extract for the synthesis of CuONPs. In the present study, aqueous extract of R. tuberosa has been used for the synthesis of CuONPs. The synthesis of CuONPs was confirmed by the absorption peak at 327 nm representing the nanorods with an average size of 83.23 nm. Further, the CuONPs revealed antimicrobial effects against clinical pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Embedding CuONPs on cotton fabrics showed bactericidal activity against the bacterial pathogens. In addition, the photocatalytic property of the CuONPs was divulged by their crystal violet (CV) dye degradation potential. Thus, the green synthesized CuONPs using R. tuberosa could provide a remedy against bacterial pathogens in hospital and industrial environments. © 2018 Elsevier B.V.
Authors & Co-Authors
Vasantharaj, Seerangaraj
India, Coimbatore
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
Sathiyavimal, Selvam
India, Coimbatore
Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Saravanan, Mythili
India, Coimbatore
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
Senthilkumar, P.
India, Coimbatore
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
Kavitha, G.
India, Chennai
University of Madras
Shanmugavel, Muthiah
India, Chennai
Central Leather Research Institute India
Manikandan, E.
India, Vellore
Thiruvalluvar University
Pugazhendhi, Arivalagan
Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City
Ton-duc-thang University
Statistics
Citations: 234
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 6
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2018.12.026
ISSN:
10111344
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy