ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED WITH ACALYPHA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT

Volume 20 No 22 (2022)

M. Sabitha, P. Sheeba Devi and D. Helen

DOI: 10.48047/nq.2022.20.22.NQ10460

Abstract

Acalypha indica is noted for its medicinal as well as commercial usage. For decades, it has been used as a promising remedy for several ailments. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using Acalypha indica leaf extract. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by FTIR, XRD, TEM, SAED, Zeta potential, and EDAX. This paper highlights the role of leaf extract in enhancing the properties of the synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles. In conclusion, Acalypha indica leaf extract plays a significant role in boosting the antimicrobial properties of the synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles, making them promising candidates for various applications in medicine and industry.

Keywords

ZnO nanoparticles, Acalypha indica, Antimicrobial activity.

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