Preparation of ZnO nanoparticles in n-hexane-water system using Moringa oliefera leaf extract and its photodegradation activity

Y. Pratiwi, Y. Yulizar, D. O.B. Apriandanu

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Abstract

In this study, ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using Moringa oliefera leaf extract in two phases system of n-hexane-water. The presence of secondary metabolites in n-hexane acts as a weak base source and precursor of Zn(NO3)2, in water were needed for the formation of ZnO nanoparticles. ZnO nanoparticles were further characterized using UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy(DRS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-EDX), and Tunneling Electron Microscopy (TEM). Based on TEM characterization, the particles size of ZnO nanoparticles was approximately 67 nm. The band gap energy of ZnO was 3.2 eV. The photocatalytic activities of ZnO nanoparticles were observed through the methylene blue (MB) degradation under UV-light irradiation. The percentage of MB degradation was 99 % for 2 h.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012022
JournalIOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Volume763
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Apr 2020
Event3rd International Symposium on Current Progress in Functional Materials 2018, ISCPFM 2018 - Depok, Indonesia
Duration: 8 Aug 20189 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • methylene blue
  • Moringa oleifera
  • n-hexane-water system
  • photodegradation
  • ZnO nanoparticles

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