Title of article :
Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using leaves extract of Leucaena leucocephala L. and their promising upshot against the selected human pathogens
Author/Authors :
Aher, Yogesh B. Department of Physics - SPHJ Science College Chandwad - University of Pune, India , Jain, Gotan H. Department of Physics - SPHJ Science College Chandwad - University of Pune, India , Patil, Ganesh E. Department of Physics - SPHJ Science College Chandwad - University of Pune, India , Savale, Ajay R. Department of Physics - SPHJ Science College Chandwad - University of Pune, India , Ghotekar, Suresh K. Department of Physics - SPHJ Science College Chandwad - University of Pune, India , Pore, Dattaprasad M. Department of Chemistry - Shivaji University, Kolhapur , Pansambal, Shreyas S. Department of Chemistry - Science College - Savitribai Phule Pune University, India , Deshmukh, Keshav K. Department of Chemistry - Science College - Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Abstract :
This contribution reports an ecological benevolent route for the fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) using Leucaena leucocephala L. leaves extracts at room temperature. Phytochemical screening of the fresh aqueous leaves extract showed the presence of tannins, saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, cardial glycosides, steroids, phenols, carbohydrates and amino acids. Copper oxide particles such prepared are in Nano scale and their morphology and size are characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform Infra-red spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, Barrett-Joyner-Halenda and Photoluminescence analysis. Furthermore, CuO-NPs evinced remarkable antimicrobial, antimalarial and antimycobacterial activity against diverse human pathogens.
Keywords :
Nanotechnology , Leucaena leucocephala L. , CuONPs , Phytochemical screening , Biological activity
