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ArticleScientific reports2025

Antimicrobial, photodegradation and BioReRAM applications of multifaceted green zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using coffee leaves extract.

Vanessa de Oliveira Arnoldi Pellegrini, Aparecido de Jesus Bernardo, Bruno Roberto Rossi, Ramon Resende Leite, João Fernando Possatto, Andrei Nicoli Gebieluca Dabul, Carla Raquel Fontana, Zolile Wiseman Dlamini, Tebogo Sfiso Mahule, Belda Q Mosepele and 6 more

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Vanessa de Oliveira Arnoldi PellegriniSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil.
Aparecido de Jesus BernardoSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil.
Bruno Roberto RossiSão Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Trabalhador Sãocarlense, 400, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil.
Ramon Resende LeiteSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil.
João Fernando PossattoSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil.
Andrei Nicoli Gebieluca DabulSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Rodovia Araraquara-Jaú, km 01, Araraquara, SP, 14800-903, Brazil.
Carla Raquel FontanaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, Rodovia Araraquara-Jaú, km 01, Araraquara, SP, 14800-903, Brazil.
Zolile Wiseman DlaminiMaths, Science and Technology Education, Central University of Technology, 20 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9300, Free State, South Africa.
Tebogo Sfiso MahulePhysics Department, University of South Africa, 28 Pioneer Avenue, Florida Park, Johannesburg, 1710, Gauteng, South Africa.
Belda Q MosepeleBotswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Private bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
Force Tefo ThemaBotswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Private bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana. ftthema@buan.ac.bw.
Bhekie B MambaInstitute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 1709, Gauteng, South Africa.
Maria Ines Basso BernardiSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil.
Sreedevi VallabhapurapuSchool of Computing, University of South Africa, 28 Pioneer Avenue, Florida Park, Johannesburg, 1710, Gauteng, South Africa.
Vijaya Srinivasu VallabhapurapuPhysics Department, University of South Africa, 28 Pioneer Avenue, Florida Park, Johannesburg, 1710, Gauteng, South Africa.
Igor PolikarpovSão Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Avenida João Dagnone, 1100, Jardim Santa Angelina, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13563-120, Brazil. ipolikarpov@ifsc.usp.br.

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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 306852/2021-7Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 440180/2022-8Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2021/08780-1Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, University of South Africa DRSPNational Research Foundation 150501National Research Foundation AUTP240325210690
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Abstract

The comprehensive utilization of plant biomass is a cornerstone in the development of sustainable circular bioeconomy. Several studies explore the conversion of primary biomass polymers and macromolecules, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, into value-added chemical compounds, sustainable materials and biofuels. However, extractives warrant further investigations. Coffee, being one of the most consumed and produced global commodity and therefore widely available in a number of countries, presents an exciting study case. Here, we have employed fresh coffee leaves extract for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized, including ultraviolet-visible and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopies, dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron paramagnetic resonance, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and thermal gravimetric analysis. Nanoscale size and reduced optical bandgap (3.2 eV) of the ZnO NPs contributed to their significant antimicrobial and photodegradation effects. Furthermore, with the aim of producing biological Resistive Random-Access Memory (bioReRAM) devices, we successfully explored the resistive switching properties of chitosan polysaccharide doped with the ZnO NPs.

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Anti-Infective AgentsCoffeeMetal NanoparticlesNanoparticlesPlant ExtractsPlant LeavesZinc OxideGreen Chemistry TechnologyPhotolysisSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredX-Ray DiffractionAnti-Infective AgentsCoffeePlant ExtractsZinc OxideAntimicrobial propertiesBioReRAMsCoffee leaves extractGreen synthesisPhotodegradation effectsZnO nanoparticles

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PMID40781090
PMCPMC12334631

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