Facile green synthesis of zirconium phosphate nanoparticles using Aegle marmelos: Antimicrobial and photodegradation studies

Abstract

Here, we synthesized zirconium phosphate nanoparticles by a simple, cost-effective, green solution combustion method. The zirconium oxychloride and phosphoric acid were used as precursors for the synthesis of nanoparticles and Aegle marmelos fruit extract as a fuel. The synthesized nanoparticles are subjected to different spectroscopic techniques to confirm the structure and morphology of the nanoparticles. The crystalline property of the material was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis, surface morphology was checked by scanning electron microscope, and the EDS spectrum confirmed the purity and elemental composition of zirconium phosphate nanoparticles. Further, the nanoparticles were subjected for antimicrobial activity against different bacterial strains, the biogenic zirconium phosphate nanoparticles showed good activity against all tested bacterial and fungal strains and also photodegradation studies. Overall, this study confirms that the biogenic zirconium phosphate nanoparticles could be used as a possible antimicrobial agent.