Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using <i>E. cardamomum</i> and zinc nitrate precursor: a dual-functional material for water purification and antibacterial applications
Harpreet Kaur, Abhishek Sharma, Krishna Anand, A.K. Panday, Shavan Tagotra, Sachin Kakran, Anuj Kumar Singh, Mir Waqas Alam, Sanjeev Kumar, Bouzid Gassoumi, Jasvir Dalal, Gurjinder Singh
Abstract
) bacteria, showcasing its dual functionality as a potential photocatalyst and antimicrobial agent. This nature-inspired ZnO nanomaterial offers an economical, scalable, and sustainable solution for environmental and biomedical applications, highlighting its potential in wastewater treatment and microbial control.
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Zinc nitrateZincNanoparticleEnvironmental remediationDual (grammatical number)NitrateMaterials scienceChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryContaminationBiologyEcologyArtLiteratureMedicinal Plants and NeuroprotectionNanoparticles: synthesis and applications