Green synthesis and antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Delile extracts

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a green synthetic method for creating zinc oxide nanoparticles.
• Utilization of <i>Croton macrostachyus</i> extracts for nanoparticle formation
• Characterization of nanoparticles' size and shape
• Evaluation of antibacterial activity against selected pathogens
• Successful synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles was achieved
• Nanoparticles exhibited significant antibacterial activity
• Potential application in biomedical fields was confirmed