Microbial Study on NiO – CuO Nano Particles by Grinding Technique

Abstract

One of the biggest concerns around the world seems to be the fight against bacteria and fungi. This major challenge can be overcome with the addition of a combination of metal and metal oxides. Metal oxide nanoparticles have emerged as effective antimicrobial and anti-fungal agents. In this work, A Grinding technique has been used to synthesize NiO – CuO nanoparticles. Nanoparticles were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis which confirmed the formation of all the phases, Fourier Transform-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV–Visible Absorption Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis were showed the vibrational structure, optical and uniformity of particle size of the nanoparticles. Bacterial and fungal growth study was confirmed by the disc diffusion method. The prepared nanoparticles showed detrimental effects against Streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus (bacterial strains), and Aspergillus Niger (fungal strains). A concentration-dependent growth inhibition effect of nanoparticles on both bacteria and fungi was observed. The prepared composites were better active in both bacteria and fungies.