Sustainable Synthesis of Multifunctional TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Garlic Extract
摘要
Since the innovation produces a significant output with minimal effort, the environmentally friendly method of metal oxide creation presents a viable alternative to the more labor-intensive and difficult-to-consume predecessors processes. This paper describes the sustainable creation of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPS) using feedstock from Allium sativum (Garlic). The synthesized TiO2 NPS is thoroughly characterized using novel approaches, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The images from XRD indicate the anatase condition of the TiO2 NPS. The FT-IR spectrum endorses the Ti–O vibratory patterns at 787 cm−1. The geometrical features of the synthesized TiO2 NPS have been demonstrated in the FE-SEM illustrations, revealing that agglomerate occurs in the particles that are synthesized owing to the interactions within the substances of the feedstock. The morphological evaluation indicated that the NPS exhibited a sphere-like morphology, exhibiting an average dimension between 18 and 24 nm. The antibacterial efficacy of TiO2 NPS was evaluated employing the established agar-well dissemination technique, revealing a greater zone of inhibition against S. epidermidis and S. aureus compared to E. coli and F. nucleatum. Additionally, the NPS demonstrated notable cellular damage towards the people breast carcinoma cell lines (HepG2), with an IC50 value of 54.66 µg/mL. The research investigated the photodecomposition efficacy of TiO2 NPS in an aqueous solution, concentrating on the MB dye, following direct light transmission at varying duration periods. The TiO2 NPS generated by creation exhibited significant photodecomposition efficiency, degrading 88% in 70 min. The findings reveal that the garlic-based creation of TiO2 NPS is straightforward, environmentally benign, and has versatility capabilities.
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