Investigation of the optical and structural characteristics of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via a green technique

Abstract

Plant extract-based synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles is a promising alternative to physical and chemical methods. The biological production of nanostructured zinc oxide particles is described in this research. Zinc acetate with Ixora coccinea leaf extract created hexagonal, moderately stable zinc oxide nanoparticles. UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, and FESEM with energy dispersive X-ray studies have validated zinc oxide nanoparticle formation. The FESEM displays nanoparticle shape, and energy dispersive X-ray examination indicates very pure zinc oxide nanoparticles. The average ZnO nanoparticle crystalline size was 25 nm, according to XRD. Ixora coccinea leaf extract zinc oxide nanoparticles may be used in opto-electronics, magneto-electric devices, UV sensors, optical devices, medicine, catalysis, coatings, drug delivery, and biomedical and cosmetic biotechnology. This unique, affordable, and convenient eco-friendly synthesis method is appropriate for large-scale commercial manufacturing