Abstract:
Gums; composed of polysaccharides, carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals, are high molecular weight hydrophilic compounds with several biological applications. This study describes synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and catalytic activities of Prunus armeniaca (apricot), Prunus domestica (plums), and Prunus persica (peaches) gums in dyes degradation. AgNPs were prepared by mixing various quantity of extracts and silver salt solution reacted under different conditions. The surface plasmon resonance (SPR) absorption band, functional group identification, and size of AgNPs were determined through UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. AgNPs were prominently yielded using gum aqueous extracts and silver salt solution in 1:15 ratio as indicated by the sharp SPR band at 420 nm. The TEM study of AgNPs showed spherical shapeshaving sizes of 87 nm, 64 nm, and 91 nm for P. armeniaca, P. domestica, and P. persica AgNPs, respectively. From the results, the synthesized AgNPs exhibited significant redox catalytic potential in dyes degradation. Hence, the subject AgNPs could have promising potential in wastewater treatment.
Page(s):
272-272
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Dyes
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Prunus armeniaca
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AgNPs
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gums
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TEM