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Biosynthesis of Ag-Doped CuO Nanoparticles Using Heracleum persicum Extract for Enhanced Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Dye Degradation Properties

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The utilization of natural resources in the synthesis of nanoparticles has emerged as a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable strategy, fostering significant advancements in various fields. This study presents the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles doped with silver nanoparticles utilizing Heracleum persicum (H. persicum) extract (CuO-Ag@H. persicum). Characterization techniques including XRD, FT-IR, SEM, and TEM confirmed the successful synthesis of homogeneous CuO-Ag@H. persicum nanoparticles without impurities, exhibiting a spherical morphology with sizes ranging from 35 to 65 nm. The incorporation of silver nanoparticles on the surface of the copper oxide introduces unique optical properties, notably the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) phenomenon, enhancing photocatalytic activity. Under UV and sunlight irradiation, CuO-Ag@H. persicum nanoparticles displayed superior photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (rhodamine B and erythrosine) compared to pure copper oxide nanoparticles. Remarkably, under UV light, CuO-Ag@H. persicum nanoparticles achieved degradation percentages of 97.6% and 94.3% for rhodamine B and erythrosine, respectively, surpassing pure copper oxide nanoparticles. Additionally, the antibacterial efficacy of CuO-Ag@H. persicum nanoparticles was evaluated against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, demonstrating promising minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC). According to the antibacterial activity results, the MIC value against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae was 5, 5, 2.5, and 1.25 mg/ml, respectively. This study underscores the significant potential of synthesized CuO-Ag@H. persicum nanoparticles in environmental and biomedical applications, particularly in enhanced photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial activities, thereby contributing to novel advancements in material science with practical implications.

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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Cihan University and Scientific Research Center of Soran University for their support and assistance throughout the course of this research project. Their contributions have significantly enhanced the quality of our work and have played a crucial role in the achievement of our research goals.

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  1. Physics Department, College of Science, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq

    Rusul A. Ghazi

  2. Radiological Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Babylon, Iraq

    Ahmed Salman Jasim

  3. Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

    Kamran Heydaryan

  4. Scientific Research Center, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

    Hossein Khojasteh

  5. Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Kashan, Kashan, 87317, Iran

    Mohsen Mohammadalizadeh

  6. Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq

    Shaymaa Awad Kadhim

  7. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

    Vahid Eskandari

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Ghazi, R.A., Jasim, A.S., Heydaryan, K. et al. Biosynthesis of Ag-Doped CuO Nanoparticles Using Heracleum persicum Extract for Enhanced Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Dye Degradation Properties. Plasmonics (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11468-024-02298-1

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