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Green synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sissoo extract for photocatalytic activity and antibacterial efficacy

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Here, the synthesis of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles (NPs) was carried out by using Dalbergia sissoo leaf extract. The synthesis methodology was optimized by studying the effect of reaction parameters on the bandgap (Eg) values of the prepared MgO-NPs. The fabricated NPs were characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD). The photocatalytic potential of MgO-NPs was investigated by carrying out the degradation reaction of methylene blue (MB) dye. MgO-NPs with Eg value of 4.1758 eV were found to be most effective in terms of photocatalytic degradation of MB under various conditions. The antibacterial activity of MgO-NPs was also investigated by using the disc diffusion method. MgO-NPs with lower Eg values exhibited better antibacterial results in comparison to the MgO-NPs with higher Eg values. Enhanced antibacterial potential was observed against Escherichia coli, while moderate activity was documented against the strain of Ralstonia solanacearum. Thus, the engineered MgO-NPs exhibited excellent utility potential for multidimensional applications.

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Abbreviations

MgO:

Magnesium oxide

NPs:

Nanoparticles

MB:

Methylene blue

E g :

Bandgap

UV–Vis:

Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy

SEM:

Scanning electron microscopy

EDX:

Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy

XRD:

X-ray diffraction

D. sissoo :

Dalbergia sissoo

e−/h+ :

Electron–hole pair

UV:

Ultraviolet

%D :

Percentage degradation

ZI:

Zone of inhibition

R. solanacearum :

Ralstonia solanacearum

E. coli :

Escherichia coli

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The authors from University of Gujrat, Gujrat, acknowledge the technical support and facilities provided by the department and university. Dr. Hira Munir acknowledges financial assistance provided by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) under the grant National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) # 6498 for carrying out this research work.

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    Muhammad Isa Khan, Muhammad Naseem Akhtar, Naveed Ashraf, Tahir Iqbal Awan & Muhammad Bilal Tahir

  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan

    Jawayria Najeeb

  3. Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan

    Hira Munir

  4. Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Mohammad Reda Kabli

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Khan, M.I., Akhtar, M.N., Ashraf, N. et al. Green synthesis of magnesium oxide nanoparticles using Dalbergia sissoo extract for photocatalytic activity and antibacterial efficacy. Appl Nanosci 10, 2351–2364 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-020-01414-x

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