Green synthesis of Ba-Doped TiO2 nanoparticles using Blepharis maderaspatensis leaf extract for enhanced photocatalytic and antioxidant activities
摘要
In this study, non-toxic and inexpensive biosynthesized Ba-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were produced using chemical and green synthesis methods. In the green synthesis method, Blepharis maderaspatensis leaf extract was used as a natural stabilizing and reducing agent instead of chemical reagents. The biosynthesized TiO2 nanoparticles were characterized using XRD, UV–visible spectroscopy, FTIR, SEM with EDS, and HR-TEM. The crystalline tetragonal structure, anatase phase, and average crystallite size of 20–40 nm. Methylene blue was used as a model organic pollutant to assess the photocatalytic performance of the produced samples under UV–visible light irradiation. Notably, the biosynthesized Ba-doped TiO2 exhibited superior photocatalytic activity, achieving up to 96% degradation efficiency within 100 min, outperforming both chemically and biosynthesized nanoparticles. The DPPH assay was used to assess the antioxidant capacity of the biosynthesized TiO2 nanoparticles. At a concentration of 80 μg/mL, the DPPH radical scavenging activities were 74.80% and 76.57% DPPH radical scavenging, respectively. The powerful antioxidant qualities of Blepharis maderaspatensis extract demonstrate its promise as a sustainable and environmentally friendly substitute for traditional synthesis methods.