Catalytic degradation of methylene blue by biosynthesised copper nanoflowers using F. benghalensis leaf extract

Meenakshi Agarwal; Akhshay Singh Bhadwal; Nishant Kumar; Archana Shrivastav; Braj Raj Shrivastav; Manoj Pratap Singh; Fahmina Zafar; Ravi Mani Tripathi

Catalytic degradation of methylene blue by biosynthesised copper nanoflowers using F. benghalensis leaf extract

View Fulltext

Author(s): Meenakshi Agarwal ¹ ; Akhshay Singh Bhadwal ¹ ; Nishant Kumar ¹ ; Archana Shrivastav ² ; Braj Raj Shrivastav ^{3, 4} ; Manoj Pratap Singh ⁵ ; Fahmina Zafar ⁶ ; Ravi Mani Tripathi ¹
- Affiliations: 1: Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida 201303, UP, India ;
  2: Department of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Gwalior 474009, MP, India ;
  3: Department of Surgery, G. R. Medical College, Palace Road, Gwalior 474009, MP, India ;
  4: Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Gwalior 474009, MP, India ;
  5: Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India ;
  6: Inorganic Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
Source: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2016, p. 321 – 325
DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2015.0098 , Print ISSN 1751-8741, Online ISSN 1751-875X

Received 11/11/2015, Accepted 05/02/2016, Revised 26/01/2016, Published 01/10/2016

This study reports the unprecedented, novel and eco-friendly method for the synthesis of three-dimensional (3D) copper nanostructure having flower like morphology using leaf extract of Ficus benghalensis. The catalytic activity of copper nanoflowers (CuNFs) was investigated against methylene blue (MB) used as a modal dye pollutant. Scanning electron micrograph evidently designated 3D appearance of nanoflowers within a size range from 250 nm to 2.5 μm. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectra showed the presence of copper elements in the nanoflowers. Fourier-transform infrared spectra clearly demonstrated the presence of biomolecules which is responsible for the synthesis of CuNFs. The catalytic activity of the synthesised CuNFs was monitored by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The MB was degraded by 72% in 85 min on addition of CuNFs and the rate constant (k) was found to be 0.77 × 10⁻³ s⁻¹. This method adapted for synthesis of CuNFs offers a valuable contribution in the area of nanomaterial synthesis and in water research by suggesting a sustainable and an alternative route for removal of toxic solvents and waste materials.

References

1. 1)
  - 19. Janus, M., Morawski, M.W.: ‘New method of improving photocatalytic activity of commercial Degussa P25 for azo dyes decomposition’, Appl. Catal. B, 2007, 75, pp. 118–123 (doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2007.04.003).
2. 2)
  - 2. Song, J.Y., Kiml, B.S.: ‘Rapid biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant leaf extracts’, Bioprocess. Biosyst. Eng., 2009, 32, pp. 79–84 (doi: 10.1007/s00449-008-0224-6).
3. 3)
  - 27. Bao, H., Hao, N., Yang, Y., et al: ‘Biosynthesis of biocompatible cadmium telluride quantum dots using yeast cells’, Nano Res., 2010, 3, pp. 481–489 (doi: 10.1007/s12274-010-0008-6).
4. 4)
  - 22. Tripathi, R.M., Kumar, N., Shrivastav, A., et al: ‘Catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized by Ficus panda leaf extract’, J. Mol. Catal. B, Enzym., 2013, 96, pp. 75–80 (doi: 10.1016/j.molcatb.2013.06.018).
5. 5)
  - 6. Tripathi, R.M., Gupta, R.K., Shrivastav, A., et al: ‘Trichoderma koningii assisted biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial activity’, Adv. Nat. Sci., Nanosci. Nanotechnol., 2013, 4, (3), pp. 035005–035010 (doi: 10.1088/2043-6262/4/3/035005).
6. 6)
  - 33. Bhadwal, A.S., Tripathi, R.M., Gupta, R.K., et al: ‘Biogenic synthesis and photocatalytic activity of CdS nanoparticles’, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, pp. 9484–9490 (doi: 10.1039/c3ra46221h).
7. 7)
  - 28. Sanghi, R., Verma, P.: ‘A facile green extracellular biosynthesis of CdS nanoparticles by immobilized fungus’, Chem. Eng. J., 2009, 155, pp. 886–891 (doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2009.08.006).
8. 8)
  - 11. Huang, H.H., Yan, F.Q., Kek, Y.M., et al: ‘Synthesis, characterization and nonlinear optical properties of copper nanoparticles’, Langmuir, 1997, 13, pp. 172–175 (doi: 10.1021/la9605495).
9. 9)
  - 30. Tripathi, R.M., Gupta, R.K., Bhadwal, A.S., et al: ‘Fungal biomolecules assisted biosynthesis of Au–Ag alloy nanoparticles and evaluation of their catalytic property’, IET Nanobiotechnol., 2015, 9, (4), pp. 178–183 (doi: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2014.0043).
10. 10)
  - 16. Huanga, J.H., Zhou, C.F., Zenga, G.M., et al: ‘Micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration of methylene blue from dye wastewater via a polysulfone hollow membrane’, J. Membr. Sci., 2010, 365, pp. 138–144 (doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2010.08.052).
11. 11)
  - 5. Tripathi, R.M., Gupta, R.K., Singh, P., et al: ‘Ultra-sensitive detection of mercury(II) ions in water sample using gold nanoparticles synthesized by Trichoderma harzianum and their mechanistic approach’, Sens. Actuators B, Chem., 2014, 204, pp. 637–646 (doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2014.08.015).
12. 12)
  - 20. Wawrzyniak, B., Morawski, A.W.: ‘Solar-light-induced photocatalytic decomposition of two azo dyes on new TiO2 photocatalyst containing nitrogen’, Appl. Catal. B, 2006, 62, pp. 150–158 (doi: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2005.07.008).
13. 13)
  - 26. Tripathi, R.M., Bhadwal, A.S., Singh, P., et al: ‘Mechanistic aspects of biogenic synthesis of CdS nanoparticles using Bacillus licheniformis’, Adv. Nat. Sci., Nanosci. Nanotechnol., 2014, 5, pp. 025006–025010 (doi: 10.1088/2043-6262/5/2/025006).
14. 14)
  - 23. Rajesh, R., Kumar, S.S., Venkatesan, R.: ‘Efficient degradation of azo dyes using Ag and Au nanoparticles stabilized on graphene oxide functionalized with PAMAM dendrimers’, New J. Chem., 2014, 38, pp. 1551–1558 (doi: 10.1039/c3nj01050c).
15. 15)
  - 7. Saxena, A., Tripathi, R.M., Singh, R.P.: ‘Biological synthesis of silver nano particles by using onion (Allium cepa) extract and their antibacterial activities’, Dig. J. Nanomater. Bios., 2010, 5, pp. 427–432.
16. 16)
  - 13. Flytzanis, C.: ‘Nonlinear optics in mesoscopic composite materials’, J. Phys. B, At. Mol. Opt. Phys., 2005, 38, pp. S661–S679 (doi: 10.1088/0953-4075/38/9/015).
17. 17)
  - 21. Appleton, E.L.: ‘A nickel–iron wall against contaminated ground water’, Environ. Sci. Technol., 1996, 30, (12), pp. 536A–539A (doi: 10.1021/es962526i).
18. 18)
  - 14. Decan, M.R., Impellizzeri, S., Marin, M.L., et al: ‘Copper nanoparticle heterogeneous catalytic ‘click’ cycloaddition confirmed by single-molecule spectroscopy’, Nat. Commun., 2014, 5, p. 4612 (doi: 10.1038/ncomms5612).
19. 19)
  - 17. Martín, J.S., Velasco, M.G., Heredia, J.B., et al: ‘Novel tannin-based adsorbent in removing cationic dye (methylene blue) from aqueous solution. Kinetics and equilibrium studies’, J. Hazard. Mater., 2010, 174, pp. 9–16 (doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.09.008).
20. 20)
  - 31. Yao, Y., Li, G., Ciston, S., et al: ‘Photoreactive TiO2/carbon nanotube composites: synthesis and reactivity’, Environ. Sci. Technol., 2008, 42, (13), pp. 4952–4957 (doi: 10.1021/es800191n).
21. 21)
  - 25. Tripathi, R.M., Bhadwal, A.S., Gupta, R.K., et al: ‘ZnO nanoflowers: novel biogenic synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic activity’, J. Photochem. Photobiol. B, 2014, 141, pp. 288–295 (doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2014.10.001).
22. 22)
  - 1. Li, J., Zhu, J.W., Liu, X.H.: ‘Ultrafine silver nanoparticles obtained from ethylene glycol at room temperature: catalyzed by tungstate ions’, Dalton Trans., 2014, 43, pp. 132–137 (doi: 10.1039/C3DT52242C).
23. 23)
  - 3. Nalwa, H.S.: ‘Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology’ (Synthesis and Processing, Academic Press, New York, 2000), vol. l.
24. 24)
  - 32. Tripathi, R.M., Kumar, N., Bhadwal, A.S., et al: ‘Facile and rapid biomimetic approach for synthesis of Hap nanofibers and evaluation of their photocatalytic activity’, Mater. Lett., 2014, 140, pp. 64–67 (doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2014.10.149).
25. 25)
  - 18. Rauf, M.A., Meetani, M.A., Hisaindee, S.: ‘An overview on the photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes in the presence of TiO2 doped with selective transition metals’, Desalination, 2011, 276, pp. 13–27 (doi: 10.1016/j.desal.2011.03.071).
26. 26)
  - 12. Pergolese, B., Muniz, M.M., Bigotto, A.: ‘Surface enhanced raman scattering investigation of the adsorption of 2-mercaptobenzoxazole on smooth copper surfaces doped with silver colloidal nanoparticles’, J. Phys. Chem., 2006, 110, pp. 9241–9245 (doi: 10.1021/jp0605698).
27. 27)
  - 8. Prathna, T.C., Chandrasekaran, N., Raichur, A.M., et al: ‘Biomimetic synthesis of silver nanoparticles by citrus limon (lemon) aqueous extract and theoretical prediction of particle size’, Colloids Surf. B, Biointerfaces, 2011, 82, pp. 152–159 (doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2010.08.036).
28. 28)
  - 15. Sau, T.K., Pal, A., Pal, T.: ‘Size regime dependent catalysis by gold nanoparticles for the reduction of eosin’, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2001, 105, pp. 9266–9272 (doi: 10.1021/jp011420t).
29. 29)
  - 1. Saxena, A., Tripathi, R.M., Zafar, F., et al: ‘Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous solution of Ficus benghalensis leaf extract and characterization of their antibacterial activity’, Mater. Lett., 2012, 67, pp. 91–94 (doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2011.09.038).
30. 30)
  - 24. Pal, J., Deb, M.K., Deshmukh, D.K., et al: ‘Microwave-assisted synthesis of platinum nanoparticles and their catalytic degradation of methyl violet in aqueous solution’, Appl. Nanosci., 2014, 4, pp. 61–65 (doi: 10.1007/s13204-012-0170-0).
31. 31)
  - 20. Zhao, G., Stevens, S.: ‘Multiple parameters for the comprehensive evaluation of the susceptibility of Escherichia coli to the silver ion’, Biometals, 2012, 11, (1), pp. 27–32 (doi: 10.1023/A:1009253223055).
32. 32)
  - 10. Dhas, N.A., Raj, C.P., Gedanken, A.: ‘Synthesis, characterization and properties of metallic copper nanoparticles’, Chem. Mater., 1998, 10, pp. 1446–1452 (doi: 10.1021/cm9708269).
33. 33)
  - 9. Schaper, A.K., Hou, H., Greiner, A., et al: ‘Copper nanoparticles encapsulated in multi-shell carbon cages’, Appl. Phys. A, Mater. Sci. Process., 2004, 78, pp. 73–77 (doi: 10.1007/s00339-003-2199-0).

Login

Not registered yet?

Share

Tools

Login to add to favourites

Key

Catalytic degradation of methylene blue by biosynthesised copper nanoflowers using F. benghalensis leaf extract

References

Related content