Okra Extract-Mediated Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles: Characterization

Sabit HOROZ; Orhan BAYTAR; Emre BİÇER

doi:10.5281/zenodo.10442807

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Sabit HOROZ Department of Engineering Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Sivas Science and Technology University, 58100, Sivas, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4078-8616
Orhan BAYTAR Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Siirt University, Siirt, 56100, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2915-202X
Emre BİÇER Department of Engineering Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Sivas Science and Technology University, 58100, Sivas, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9871-4102

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10442807

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Okra extract, ZnO nanoparticles, green synthesis, characterization

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of okra extract as an eco-friendly approach for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the expected crystal structure of ZnO nanoparticles, while the Debye-Scherrer equation reveals their nanoscale dimensions and the resulting material property variations. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination shows the presence of both homogeneous and heterogeneous surface morphologies in the nanoparticles. Additionally, the Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) analysis clarifies the elemental composition, shedding light on potential applications in engineering and materials science. This study aims to contribute to the advancement of eco-friendly synthesis and nanotechnology and inspire future research.

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