Eco-friendly approach towards green synthesis of zinc oxide nanocrystals and its potential applications

Palanivel VelmuruganDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Jung-Hee ParkDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Sang-Myeong LeeDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Young-Joo YiDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Min ChoDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Jum-Suk JangDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Hyun MyungDepartment of Ecology Landscape Architecture - Design, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, South Korea

Keuk-Soo BangDepartment of Oriental Medicine Resources, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Byung-Taek OhDivision of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]

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Abstract

In the present study, we investigated a novel green route for synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocrystals using Prunus × yedoensis Matsumura leaf extract as a reducing agent without using any surfactant or external energy. Standard characterization studies were carried out to confirm the obtained product using UV–Vis spectra, SEM–EDS, FTIR, TEM, and XRD. In addition, the synthesized ZnO nanocrystals were coated onto fabric and leather samples to study their bacteriostatic effect against odor-causing bacteria Brevibacterium linens and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Zinc oxide nanocrystal-coated fabric and leather showed good activity against both bacteria.

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Acknowledgement

This research work was supported by a grant from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the government (MEST) (No. 2011-0020202). This research was also supported by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Award NRF-2011-35B-D00020.

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