Biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using aqueous extracts of <i>Eclipta prostrata</i> and <i>Piper longum</i>: characterization and assessment of their antioxidant, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties
Xuan Thanh Tran, Thanh Thi Lan Bien, Thuan Van Tran, Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen
Abstract
extracts served as strong photocatalysts in the degradation of crystal violet with degradation efficiencies of 95.64% and 99.90%, respectively. Therefore, biosynthesized ZnONPs hold significant promise as antioxidants, antibacterial agents, and photocatalysts.
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PiperAntioxidantAntibacterial activityTraditional medicineAqueous extractAqueous solutionChemistryNanoparticleBiosynthesisPhotocatalysisBiologyBacteriaNanotechnologyBiochemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryCatalysisEnzymeMedicineGeneticsMedicinal Plants and NeuroprotectionPiperaceae Chemical and Biological StudiesMedicinal Plant Research