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Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles from Mexican prickly poppy ( Argemone mexicana ): assessing antioxidant activity for potential therapeutic use

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: leaves, which function as reducing and stabilizing agents. The nanoparticles were thoroughly characterized using a range of techniques, including ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and zeta potential analysis. The synthesized Fe-NPs demonstrated notable antioxidant activity, as confirmed by assays involving 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic) acid (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). The results highlight the significant antioxidant potential of these Fe-NPs. This research introduces a sustainable and innovative synthesis method for Fe-NPs, emphasizing their promising applications, particularly in fields related to antioxidant properties, as evidenced by the conducted antioxidant assays.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d4ra07232d

Authors: Aarti Nughwal, Ruchi Bharti, Ajay Thakur, Monika Verma, Renu Sharma, Annu Pandey

Institutions: Chandigarh University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042

Funders: University of the Punjab, Chandigarh University