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ArticleScientific reports2025

Biosynthesis and characterization of copper oxide nanoparticles from Plumbago zeylanica leaf extract for antibacterial and antioxidant activities.

Hailemichael Tegenu Gebrie, Melesse Ababay Assege, Desta Shumuye Meshesha, Birhanu Ayalew Tebeje, Getaneh Worku Moges, Ayalew Temesgen Wodajo, Gizachew Mulugeta Manahelohe, Aderaw Anteneh Belew

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Hailemichael Tegenu GebrieDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Melesse Ababay AssegeDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia. meleseababay91@gmail.com.
Desta Shumuye MesheshaDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Birhanu Ayalew TebejeDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Getaneh Worku MogesDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Ayalew Temesgen WodajoDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Gizachew Mulugeta ManaheloheDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Aderaw Anteneh BelewDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Jigjiga University, P.O. Box 1020, Jigjiga, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

In recent years, green synthesis has become a prevalent method for producing metallic oxide nanoparticles, preferred over traditional physical and chemical processes because of its low toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, this study aimed to synthesize and characterize CuO NPs using P. zeylanica leaf extract, as well as to assess their total phytochemical content, in vitro antibacterial properties, and antioxidant activity. The synthesized CuO NPs were analyzed using UV-visible spectrophotometry, XRD, SEM, FTIR, and TGA/DTA. UV-visible spectroscopy revealed SPR peaks at 376 nm, confirming the formation of CuONPs, with a band gap energy of 3.22 eV indicating their semiconductor nature. FTIR analysis reveals the presence of Cu-O bonds around 528cm

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAntioxidantsCopperMetal NanoparticlesPlant ExtractsPlant LeavesPlumbaginaceaeEscherichia coliGreen Chemistry TechnologyMicrobial Sensitivity TestsAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntioxidantsCoppercupric oxidecuprous oxidePlant ExtractsAntibacterial activityAntioxidant activityCopper oxide nanoparticlesGreen synthesisPlumbago zeylanica L.

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