Open AccessAntioxidant Activity of Abies webbiana Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Author(s) -
T. Vinaya Swetha,
M. Jeevitha,
S. Rajeshkumar,
Selvaraj Jayaraman
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62b35179
Subject(s) - zinc , nanoparticle , antioxidant , dpph , environmentally friendly , surface plasmon resonance , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , nanotechnology , biology , ecology
Background: Biological methods for nanoparticle (NP) synthesis using microorganisms, enzymes, and plants or plant extracts have been suggested as possible eco-friendly alternatives to chemical and physical methods.
Aim: The aim of the current study is to synthesize Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) mediated by Abies webbiana and to evaluate its antioxidant activity.
Materials and Methods: Bio-mediated synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles using A. webbiana is a promising alternative to traditional chemical synthesis. The antioxidant activity of zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs was synthesised using DPPH radical scavenging assay.
Results: The ZnO NPs were identified by dark brown color and the surface plasmon resonance was positioned at a peak at 290 nm. Finally, the current study has clearly demonstrated that the ZnO NPs are responsible for significant high antioxidant activities.
Conclusion: Therefore, the study reveals an efficient, eco-friendly, and simple method for the green synthesis of ZnO NPs using a green synthetic approach.