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Green Synthesis of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles using Zingiber officinale Extract: Catalytic and Antibacterial Potentials of 2-Phenyl Benzimidazole Derivatives

Authors

  • Qurat Ul Ain Yasin

    Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia
    Author

  • Rabia Sattar

    The University of Lahore, Sargodha campus
    Author

  • Muhammad Amin

    The University of Lahore, Sargodha campus
    Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71107/ve4msa83

Keywords:

Green synthesis, Silver oxide nanoparticles, Zingiber officinale

Abstract

This study presents a novel and environmentally friendly method for synthesizing silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag2O NPs) using Zingiber officinale root extract, reducing the traditional synthesis method’s environmental impact. The synthesized nanoparticles were highly effective catalysts for synthesizing 2-phenyl benzimidazole (BI) derivatives under mild conditions, with excellent yields (83-92%). The synthesized NPs were characterized by FTIR, SEM/EDX, and XRD. The characterization of the prepared compounds provides valuable insights into their chemical composition, enabling further optimization of their properties. The Ag2O nanoparticles catalyzed BI derivatives were tested for antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, showing a maximum zone of inhibition of 25 ± 0.23 mm. The significance of this work lies in the potential applications of these derivatives in medicine, materials science, and agriculture. Overall, the green and sustainable approach in this study to nanoparticle synthesis has significant implications for the development of new, eco-friendly technologies, making it of significant scientific interest.

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Author Biographies

  • Qurat Ul Ain Yasin , Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia

    Ms. Qurat is the PhD student at  Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia

  • Rabia Sattar, The University of Lahore, Sargodha campus

    Dr. Rabia is the Assistant professor at UOL

  • Muhammad Amin, The University of Lahore, Sargodha campus

    Dr. Amin is the head of Chemistry department at UOL

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