In present work, nickel doped zinc ferrite nanoparticles were prepared via hydrothermal technique. The prepared nanopowders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscope (FTIR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and antimicrobial activity. The XRD analysis revealed that the presence of sharp diffraction peaks and cubic-structure of the prepared samples. SEM analysis revealed that there is a significant degree of agglomeration in the samples, whereas VSM studies revealed the magnetic behaviour and cation distribution in the prepared samples. The prepared nanopowder has also been evaluated for its antimicrobial properties against Gram-negative bacteria (Enterobacter aerogenes) and Gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis). An increasing in the ratio of nickel to zinc in ferrite nanoparticles led to an evident rise in their activity. These nanoparticles with enhanced structure and antimicrobial properties could find applications in hygiene, therapeutic and textile fields.
The present work aims to synthesize Zinc copper Ferrite (ZCF) Nanoparticles (NP’s) by using low cost hydrothermal technique. Afterwards, the prepared ZCF NP’s characterized by various techniques. In this connection, the presence of metal oxide bonds were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Further, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed the presence of cubic spinel structured NP’s with single phase. The average particle and surface morphology is studied by using field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). In addition, the antimicrobial studies carried out against Proteus vulgaris. confirmed that the prepared NP’s exhibit excellent antimicrobial performance against different pathogenic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
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