10.1007/s40089-022-00386-w

An overview of green methods for Fe2O3 nanoparticle synthesis and their applications

  • Waseem Ahmad1,
  • Harish Chandra Joshi2,
  • Shivam Pandey1,
  • Vinod Kumar3,
  • Monu Verma*4,
  1. Department of Chemistry, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, IN
  2. Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
  3. Department of Lifesciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
  4. Water-Energy Nexus Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, KR

Published in Issue 2022-11-03

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Ahmad, W., Joshi, H. C., Pandey, S., Kumar, V., & Verma, M. (2022). An overview of green methods for Fe2O3 nanoparticle synthesis and their applications. International Nano Letters, 13(2 (June 2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40089-022-00386-w
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Abstract

Abstract Nanoparticles received great attention during the last few decades due to their broad application in different fields. There are many conventional methods available, including physical and chemical techniques, for the fabrication of particles having a size in the range of nanometers; however, the green synthesis of these particles has received much interest because it reduces the use of harmful chemicals which are carcinogenic and costly. In this method the plant extract can be used in place of the harmful chemicals hence this method is considered as an ecofriendly low cost method. The present study evaluates the various available green synthesis methods for the fabrication of widely applicable inorganic Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles (NPs). This study also highlighted some potentially useful analytical techniques which were used for the characterization of the fabricated iron oxide nanoparticles. Moreover, this study also gives deep insight on the various applications including environment, energy storage, bio-medical etc. of the fabricated Fe 2 O 3 NPs. This review is useful for designing and developing the Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles by green methods with potential applications.

Keywords

  • Nanoparticles,
  • Green synthesis,
  • Characterizations,
  • Environmental applications

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