BIO FABRICATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF METAL OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITE USING PIPER BETEL LEAVES

Abstract

In recent years nanotechnology is used as a wide platform for beginners on research works and it has various ranges of advantages over any other technology. Nano based materials are used in a variety of manufacturing processes, healthcare, paints, filters and lubricant additives. Green synthesis is one of the best and eco-friendly method for synthesizing nanomaterials. In this work, Copper/Titanium dioxide nanocomposite was successfully synthesised by using Piper Betel leaf extract. The piper betel leaves naturally contains the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The biosynthesized copper titanium dioxide nanocomposite was characterized using UV-Vis analysis, FTIR analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis and EDAX analysis. The optical property of the nanocomposite was studied by using UV-Vis Spectroscopy. FTIR analysis shows the presence of functional groups in piper betel plant which is responsible for the reduction of metal/metal oxide nanocomposites. Using XRD analysis the crystallinity of the synthesized nanocomposite was determined. SEM image shows that the synthesized Cu/TiO2 NCs were flake like shape. EDAX analysis shows presence of elemental composition of Cu, Ti and O.