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Eco-Friendly Creation of Silver-Infused Nanocomposite for Water Purification
Greg Howard
12th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers created a new material that breaks down harmful dyes in water
- The material, made with plant extract, is highly effective under UVA light
- It also shows potential for inhibiting cancer cell growth
EnvironmentSustainabilityBiotech
References
Main Study
1) Green synthesis of silver doped zinc oxide/magnesium oxide nanocomposite for waste water treatment and examination of their cytotoxicity properties.
Published 15th May, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30374
Related Studies
2) A critical review on the treatment of dye-containing wastewater: Ecotoxicological and health concerns of textile dyes and possible remediation approaches for environmental safety.
3) Bioremediation concepts for treatment of dye containing wastewater: a review.
Journal: Indian journal of experimental biology, Issue: Vol 41, Issue 9, Sep 2003
4) Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Antibacterial Activity Using Various Medicinal Plant Extracts: Morphology and Antibacterial Efficacy.