Reaction model for green synthesis of TiO2 using Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) seeds extract

What is it about?

Green synthesis of nanomaterials involves the eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis of various metal nanoparticles through the utilization of bioactive agents, such as plant materials, microorganisms, and diverse biowastes including vegetable waste, fruit peel waste, eggshell, and agricultural waste. By employing these natural sources, the synthesis process aims to reduce the environmental impact and minimize the use of hazardous chemicals. This paper explores the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles, with a focus on titanium nanoparticles, through the reaction modeling between the titanium precursor and biomolecules present in plant extracts. The biomolecules from the plant extracts act as reducing and stabilizing agents, facilitating the conversion of the titanium precursor into nanoparticles with controlled size and morphology. This environmentally friendly approach holds significant promise for nanomaterial synthesis, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.

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Why is it important?

Green synthesis of nanomaterials is important because the process involves the natural biomolecules which act as reducing/oxidizing agent instead of chemical reducing/oxidising agent. The reaction modelling had also providing the depth inside the interaction between the biomolecules and the precursor of titanium.