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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2023)
Biosynthesis and characterization of Zno Nanoparticles Using Euphorbia Cyathophora leaf extract against larva of agricultural pest Earias Vitella
Authors
Kannan Moorthi, Kanagaraju Natesan, Chandramohan Balamurugan, Madhiyazhagan Pari
Abstract
In the current study, we suggested employing
an extract from Euphorbia cythophor leaves to create ZnO nanoparticles in a
sustainable manner. A wide variety of uses, particularly as antibacterial
agents, are available for ZnO nanoparticles. There are several ways to make ZnO nanoparticles, but one excellent
alternative and environmentally beneficial option is to make ZnO nanoparticles
using plant matter. As a biological
reducing agent for the manufacture of ZnOnano particles from zinc nitrate,
leaves extract was employed. The produced nanoparticles were evaluated using a
variety of analytical and spectroscopic method, like scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) analysis, Earias vittella is an extremely dangerous polyphagous
agricultural insect pest that is found all over the world. In addition to high
operational expenses, frequent insect outbreaks, the creation of new pests,
pollution, and health risks for both humans and wildlife, the use of synthetic
chemicals in pest management has led to physiological resistance and harmful
environmental repercussions. Using
Euphorbia cyathophora as a reducing and stabilizing agent, we investigated the
Earias vittella efficacy of green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO
NPs), an alternative to plant-based pest management systems that is
environmentally acceptable. Overall, the current E. cyathophora nanoparticle is
a quick-acting, appropriate, biodegradable, and environmentally acceptable
method for the control of E. vittella.
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Pages:35-38
How to cite this article:
Kannan Moorthi, Kanagaraju Natesan, Chandramohan Balamurugan, Madhiyazhagan Pari "Biosynthesis and characterization of Zno Nanoparticles Using <i>Euphorbia Cyathophora</i> leaf extract against larva of agricultural pest <i>Earias Vitella</i>". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 35-38
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