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Green Synthesis of Mn + Cu Bimetallic Nanoparticles Using Vinca rosea Extract and Their Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Catalytic Activities

Research Authors
Mohamad M. Ahmad 1,* , Hicham Mahfoz Kotb, Shehla Mushtaq, Mir Waheed-Ur-Rehman, Christopher M. Maghanga and MirWaqas Alam
Research Abstract

Abstract: This article outlines the preparation of manganese-doped copper nanoparticles (Mn + Cu
NPs) using Vinca rosea (L.) leaf extract as a convenient and environmentally friendly substance.
UV–vis, FT–IR, XRD, SEM–EDAX, and DLS instrumental techniques were employed to describe
the physical and chemical properties of synthesized V. rosea extract-mediated Vr-Mn + Cu NPs.
The synthesized Vr-Mn + Cu NPs were observed to be monodispersed and spherical, with an average
size of 412 nm. The plant extract includes a variety of phytochemical components. The Vr-Mn + Cu
NPs also have potential antioxidant and antibacterial properties against selected pathogens. The green
synthesized Vr-Mn + Cu NPs showed a maximum inhibition zone of 16.33 0.57 mm against E. coli.
For dye degradation, MR, EBT, and MO showed the highest degradation percentage capabilities
with Vr-Mn + Cu NP-based adsorbents, which were determined to be 78.54 0.16, 87.67 0.06,
and 69.79 0.36. The results clearly show that biosynthesized Vr-Mn + Cu NPs may be employed as
an antioxidant, antibacterial, photocatalytic dye degradation, and catalytic agent, as well as being
ecologically benign.

Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Crystals 2022, 12, 72
Research Year
2022