GREEN SYNTHESIS of ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING Colocasia esculenta STEM EXTRACT: MECHANISM, CHARACTERIZATION, and APPLICATIONS.

Key Points

• Zinc oxide nanoparticles exhibit effective antibacterial properties, enhancing applications in various fields.
• Characterization of the nanoparticles revealed their size and morphology, with key dimensions in the nanoscale range.
• Synthesis methods demonstrate an eco-friendly approach using plant extracts, which reduce harmful chemical usage.
• Mechanisms underlying the nanoparticle formation highlight the dual roles of the extract as both a reducing and stabilizing agent.