Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties
Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs) are currently being applied in numerous high-tech sectors, such as in chemical sectors for catalysis and in the medical sector for drug delivery systems and antimicrobial purposes, due to their specific, unique and ma...
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| author | Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado Víctor Perez-Puyana Antonio Guerrero Alberto Romero |
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| description | Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs) are currently being applied in numerous high-tech sectors, such as in chemical sectors for catalysis and in the medical sector for drug delivery systems and antimicrobial purposes, due to their specific, unique and magnetic properties. Nevertheless, their synthesis is under continuous investigation, as physicochemical methods are considered expensive and require toxic solvents. Thus, green nanotechnology has shown considerable promise in the eco-biogenesis of nanoparticles. In the current study, Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs were synthesized by two different methods: via green synthesis through the use of polyphenols, which were extracted from <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L.; and via chemical synthesis, in which the reducing agent was a chemical (NaOH), and iron chloride was used as a precursor. Thus, polyphenol extraction and its ability to produce nanoparticles were evaluated based on the drying temperature used during the <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. recollection, as well as the extraction solvent used. The results highlight the potential of polyphenols present in <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. for the sustainable manufacture of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs. Finally, green and chemical syntheses were compared on the basis of physicochemical characteristics and functional properties. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd944315ef6043d5987f17f5b919a6902023-11-30T21:36:07ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912022-07-011214244910.3390/nano12142449Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant PropertiesJohar Amin Ahmed Abdullah0Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado1Víctor Perez-Puyana2Antonio Guerrero3Alberto Romero4Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41011 Sevilla, SpainDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, SpainIron oxide nanoparticles (Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs) are currently being applied in numerous high-tech sectors, such as in chemical sectors for catalysis and in the medical sector for drug delivery systems and antimicrobial purposes, due to their specific, unique and magnetic properties. Nevertheless, their synthesis is under continuous investigation, as physicochemical methods are considered expensive and require toxic solvents. Thus, green nanotechnology has shown considerable promise in the eco-biogenesis of nanoparticles. In the current study, Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs were synthesized by two different methods: via green synthesis through the use of polyphenols, which were extracted from <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L.; and via chemical synthesis, in which the reducing agent was a chemical (NaOH), and iron chloride was used as a precursor. Thus, polyphenol extraction and its ability to produce nanoparticles were evaluated based on the drying temperature used during the <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. recollection, as well as the extraction solvent used. The results highlight the potential of polyphenols present in <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. for the sustainable manufacture of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub>-NPs. Finally, green and chemical syntheses were compared on the basis of physicochemical characteristics and functional properties.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/14/2449iron oxide nanoparticlesgreen synthesis<i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L.polyphenolsantioxidant activity |
| spellingShingle | Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado Víctor Perez-Puyana Antonio Guerrero Alberto Romero Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties Nanomaterials iron oxide nanoparticles green synthesis <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. polyphenols antioxidant activity |
| title | Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties |
| title_full | Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties |
| title_fullStr | Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties |
| title_short | Green Synthesis of Fe<sub>x</sub>O<sub>y</sub> Nanoparticles with Potential Antioxidant Properties |
| title_sort | green synthesis of fe sub x sub o sub y sub nanoparticles with potential antioxidant properties |
| topic | iron oxide nanoparticles green synthesis <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> L. polyphenols antioxidant activity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/14/2449 |
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