In this study, we are reporting biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles and hydrothermal synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles. Using convenient mechanical milling methods, nanocomposites with superior photocatalytic and catalytic properties are synthesized. Herein, we have adopted a green, eco-friendly, and economical route for the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using Zingiber officinalae rhizome extract in an aqueous solution. The synthesized materials were characterized using UV–Vis spectroscopy, XRD, SEM & FE-SEM, FT-IR, Raman, and a particle size analyzer with zeta potential analysis. The photocatalytic activities of Ag, ZnO and their composites were studied by observing the degradation of methylene blue and crystal violet dyes under natural sunlight. Then the catalytic efficacies of synthesized nanoparticles for various organic transformation reactions were studied. Ag–ZnO nanocomposites were predicted to have improved photocatalytic activity and organic transformation reactions, allowing them to be used in environmental remediation applications.
The adsorption isotherms of azo dyes on a newly synthesized
titania-doped
silica (TdS) aerogel compared to silica aerogels and activated charcoal
(AC) are systematically investigated. Monolithic TdS aerogels were
synthesized by the cogelation process followed by supercritical drying
of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a gel precursor and titanium(IV)
isopropoxide (TTIP) as a metal complex precursor for co-polymerization
in ethanol solvent. An acid–base catalyst was used for the
hydrolysis and condensation of TEOS and TTIP. The effect of Ti4+ doping in a silica aerogel on the mesoporous structure and
the adsorption capacity of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet
(CV) dyes were evaluated from the UV–vis absorption spectra.
In order to compare the adsorption isotherms, the surface areas of
silica and TdS aerogels were first normalized with respect to AC,
as adsorption is a surface phenomenon. The azo dye equilibrium adsorption
data were analyzed using different isotherm equations and found to
follow the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The maximum monolayer adsorption
capacities for the adsorbent TdS aerogel normalized with the AC of
the Langmuir isotherm are 131.58 and 159.89 mg/g for MB and CV dyes,
respectively. From the Langmuir curve fitting, the Q
max value of the TdS aerogel was found to increase by
1.22-fold compared to AC, while it increased 1.25–1.53-fold
compared to the silica aerogel. After four cycles, regeneration efficiency
values for MB and CV dyes are about 84 and 80%, respectively. The
study demonstrates the excellent potential and recovery rate of silica
and TdS aerogel adsorbents in removing dyes from wastewater. The pore
volume and average pore size of the new aerogel, TdS, were found to
be lower than those of the silica aerogel. Thus, a new TdS aerogel
with a high capacity of adsorption of azo dyes is successfully achieved.
Biomimetic nanotechnology is a fast-growing technology with far-reaching implications in a variety of therapeutic applications. The goal of this research is to develop green, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective strategies for producing cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanoparticles from Bos Taurus Indicus (A-2) urine and zinc oxide nanorods from the hydrothermal process. A solid-state reaction process is used to make nanocomposite materials. The synthesized nanomaterials and composites were characterized using advanced characterization techniques such as XRD, FE-SEM with EDS, DLS, Zeta potential, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopic analysis, and TGA with DSC analysis. The anti-bacterial, Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the synthesized nanomaterials and composites were investigated. This implies that they might be beneficial in medicine and drug administration.
In this study, a novel synthetic method for cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanoparticles using Bos taurus (A-2) urine as a reducing agent was developed. In addition to this ZnO nanorods were produced hydrothermally and a nanocomposite is formed through a solid-state reaction. The synthesized materials were characterized through modern characterization techniques such as XRD, FE-SEM with EDS, DLS, zeta potential, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopic analysis, and TGA with DSC. The free radical destructive activity was determined using two different methods viz. ABTS and DPPH. The potential for BSA denaturation in vitro, which is measured in comparison to heat-induced denaturation of egg albumin and results in anti-inflammatory effects of nanomaterial was studied. All synthesized nanomaterials have excellent antibacterial properties, particularly against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. The composite exhibits excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in comparison to pure nanomaterials. This reveals that these nanomaterials are advantageous in medicine and drug administration.
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