Green Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles—Structural, Morphological, and Dielectric Characterization
Joana Neiva, Zohra Benzarti, Sandra Carvalho, Susana Devesa · 2024
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Joana Neiva and co-authors make copper oxide nanoparticles by a green route using prickly pear cactus extract, in work published in 2024. Green synthesis avoids harsh chemicals by letting plant extracts do the chemical work. The team compared two heating schedules for finishing the particles: stepwise and direct.
Tests with light scattering, diffraction, and microscopy showed the product held mostly copper oxide plus salts inherited from the cactus. The stepwise sample held slightly more copper oxide and showed sharper crystals. Particles tended to clump, likely due to high surface energy and the sticky extract. Heating schedule changed crystal quality but not the basic particle shape. The authors note the particles' electrical traits could suit microelectronics.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Joana Neiva, Zohra Benzarti, Sandra Carvalho, Susana Devesa |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |