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In recent years, new ways to synthesise ZnO nanoparticles have been studied. The goal is to improve upon usual chemical and physical methods which require non-ecological chemicals, high pressures and temperatures as well as high costs. Nanoparticles synthesized via biological methods using microorganisms, enzymes, and plant extracts have been suggested as a more eco-friendly alternative to usual industrial methods. The aim is to prevent the use of toxic chemicals and reduce energy consumption, and biosythesis as a natural approach can be described as a simple, quick and safe method for obtaining nanoparticles. Zinc Oxide is an inorganic metal oxide and has the property of exhibiting a wide range of nanostructures. The photo oxidizing and photocatalytic properties are used against biological and chemical species, which are used to characterize bio-synthesized metal oxides. The nanostructured and highly stable zinc oxide nanoparticles are produced using zinc acetate and Ocimum Basilicum leaf extract. For this paper, the environmentally benign leaf extract of Ocimum Basilicum was chosen as a source of phytochemicals, primarily due to its numerous medicinal properties. Nanoparticle formation has been confirmed via UV/Vis spectroscopy, while the antimicrobial activity has been characterised using the disc diffusion method.
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Lučić, A., Stambolić, A., Omanović-Mikličanin, E., Hamidović, S. (2022). Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles from Basil Extract and Their Antimicrobial Activity. In: Brka, M., et al. 10th Central European Congress on Food. CE-Food 2020. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04797-8_5
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