Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Copper Nano structure by Palm Trunk Extract

Abstract

The current study describes an Eco-friendly biosynthesis of copper nano structure (Cu nano sheets) employing a palm trunk extract extract as a capping agent with copper nitrate. The product was characterized for structural, morphological and optical properties, XRD results reveal the structural characteristics of the Cu nano sheets. The results demonstrated that there is no sign of the hexagonal face and that all of the diffraction peaks are linked to the FCC structure. According to calculations, Cu nano sheets have a crystallite size of 29 nm. SEM was used to examine the surface morphology formation, and the synthesized Cu nano sheets had the shape of a layer. According to UV-visible spectroscopy, which explains the optical absorption shows a sharp absorbance with a peak at 270 nm. Using the agar well disc diffusion method, the antibacterial activity was assessed against a range of pathogens. The zone of inhibition measured 40 mm for Staphylococcus aureus and 50 mm for Bacillus subtilis.