In this study, we report the synthesis of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles using Catha Edulis plant leaf extract as bioreducing agents and investigation of its efficiency as an adsorbent for hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) removal from aqueous solutions. The synthesized NPs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy, Fourier Transforms Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), […]
Metallic nanoparticles synthesised via green synthetic route have been proved to be detrimental against pathogens. An attempt was made to synthesise copper nanoparticles (EcS-Cu NPs) using the root extract of Echinops sp., Ethiopian medicinal plant. The most advanced techniques were employed to characterize the NPs. The presence of absorbance maxima, λmax at 454 nm confirms […]
We herein report the green synthesis of a reduced Graphene Oxide/Silver nanoparticle (rGO/AgNP) nanocomposite by simultaneously reduction of graphene oxide and silver ions using an aqueous extract of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) plant bark. Methylene blue dye removal capacity and efficiency of the nanocomposite was evaluated. The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by using UV‑DRS, SEM, P‑XRD, […]
