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ArticleScientific reports2026

Aralia elata leaf extracts synthesize ZnO-based nanoclusters and their dye removal applications.

Jin Huang, Zhiguo Liu, Yujie Fu, Xiuhua Zhao

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Jin HuangCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Zhiguo LiuCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China.
Yujie FuSchool of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100091, People's Republic of China.
Xiuhua ZhaoCollege of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China. xiuhuazhao@nefu.edu.cn.

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Extraction, separation, structural modification, and mechanism of action of characteristic flavonoids from forest sources (ZKJB231700004)The Regional cooperation project on technological support for high-quality development of the large agricultural economy in Altay, Xinjiang ZZDYF241700001
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At the nanoscale, various materials exhibit significant changes in their electrical and optical properties, showing optical and electrical performance that is entirely different from that of macroscopic materials, and thus have been widely applied. Among nanomaterials, the zinc oxide nanoclusters (ZnONCs) are commonly applied in the fields of antibacterial and bacteriostatic, photocatalysis, ultraviolet shielding, sensor preparation, and dye removal. In this paper, to reduce the use of toxic and harmful chemical reagents, the leaf extract of Aralia elata was used as the chemical modifier and stabilizer, and the functionalized zinc oxide nanocluster material (AE-ZnONCs) was prepared by the green hydrothermal synthesis method, which can be used for the removal of organic dyes in wastewater. SEM confirmed that the surface of AE-ZnONCs was an irregular lamellar structure, with AE extract adhering to the material surface. The AE-ZnONCs particle size range is 14.16 ~ 52.73 nm, with the average particle size of 31.71 nm. TEM characterization shows that the internal structure of AE-ZnONCs is a layered structure. EDS and XRD confirmed that the nanomaterials contained zinc oxide and AE plant components. TGA characterization confirmed that the mass proportion of AE extract attached to the material surface was 18.3%. BET confirmed that AE-ZnONCs presented a porous structure, with the relative surface area of 69.68 m

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Aralia elataDye removalGreen synthesisPlant extractsZinc oxide nanoclusters

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