Daniel K. Tirop, Lemeitaron Njenga*, Ayabei Kiplagat, Grace Lagat, Martin O. Onani
The continuously increasing incidences of bacterial and infectious diseases are open threats to the sustainable survival of animals and humans. For the last two decades, the demands for eco-friendly nanomaterials as modern therapeutic agents have increased. This is the reason why, as opposed to using hazardous chemicals, researchers in recent times have concentrated on simple, green, sustainable and affordable ways to create nanoparticles. This study aimed to biosynthesize Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using the latex of Synadenium grantii through a rapid and eco-friendly approach. The formation of ZnO NPs was confirmed by UV-Visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transforms Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The XRD pattern shown that the NPs were wurtzite in phase with an average diameter of 27 nm. The synthesized product demonstrated great potential as an anti-bacterial agent as tested on Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The study has indicated that ZnO NPs, stabilized by metabolites in latex had a better anti-bacterial effect compared to the latex extract.
Published Date: 2025-03-12; Received Date: 2024-05-15
