Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles using Bridelia Retusa Leaves Extract

Abstract

The interest in synthesizing nanoparticles in an easy and environmentally friendly way has been increasing in recent years. The physical and chemical methods are conventionally used for the synthesis of nanoparticles. However, due to the limitations of these methods, the focus of research has been recently shifted towards the development of clean and eco-friendly synthesis protocols. The green synthesis of iron nanoparticles has been achieved using environmentally acceptable plant extract. It was observed that Bridelia retusa leaf extract can reduce Fe2+ into Iron nanoparticles at room temperature. This study aims to synthesize iron nanoparticles using Bridelia retusa extract environmentally and sustainably. The synthesized Iron nanoparticles were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis, and UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). This study shows that the Iron nanoparticles can be synthesized using Bridelia retusa leaf extract as a reducing agent.