Anti-bacterial Role of Zinc Oxide Synthesized Using Naturally Abundant Material

Abstract

The large-scale chemical synthesis of nanoparticles has a very detrimental effect on the environment. Therefore, w e explored a green route for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using plant extract. W e report the synthesize of ZnO nanoparticles via both green and chemical routes for comparison. Both samples are characterized using a UV-visible spectrophotometer, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and a photo-illuminator. Their properties are compared, and then their antimicrobial activity is tested. Notably, the green synthesis method is cost-effective and eco-friendly compared to chemical synthesis. © 2025 Wiley-VCH GmbH.