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Biological synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using C. albicans and studying their catalytic performance in the synthesis of steroidal pyrazolines

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, we describe a green and simple procedure for biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Candida albicans as eco-friendly reducing and capping agent. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), photoluminescence (PL), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The prepared nano-particles were used as catalyst for the fast and efficient synthesis of steroidal pyrazolines ( 4 – 9 ) from α , β -unsaturated steroidal ketones ( 1 – 3 ). The target molecules were obtained in good to excellent yields applying the current method.

Source: Arabian Journal of Chemistry

DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2013.05.004

Authors: Shamsuzzaman, Ashraf Mashrai, Hena Khanam, Rezq Naji Aljawfi

Institution: Aligarh Muslim University

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,490