Phytochemical analysis and utilization of root extract for biogenic synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles

Resumen

Introduction: Nanoparticle synthesis can be carried out via various physical, chemical, and biogenic methods. Nanoparticles (NPs) are easily synthesized with the help of bacteria and plant extracts. Utilizing root extract in the biogenic synthesis of NPs is a non-toxic and environmentally beneficial method.

Objective: In the present study, zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs have been biosynthesized using an eco-friendly biological approach.

Methods: This method makes use of aqueous extract from Anacyclus pyrethrum roots. The phytochemical analysis and antioxidant potential of the root extract has been analyzed using standard methods.

Results: The aqueous extract was found to contain significant phytochemicals that act as a significant reducing agent that aid in stabilization of the synthesized NPs. The synthesized ZnO NPs exhibited absorbance at 362 nm. The root extract was found to possess significant antioxidant potential owing to the presence of polyhydroxy phytochemicals

Conclusion: The antioxidant potential of the biosynthesized ZnO NPs was significantly higher than that of the root extract. Thus, the root extract of A. pyrethrum as well the biogenic ZnO NPs can be explored for pharmaceutical benefits.