Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (NPAg) using Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.) Fruit Water Extract and Its Application in Indigosol Blue Photodegradation

Silver nanoparticles (NPAg) are silver metal particles that are less than 100 nm in size. NPAg has several advantages, one of which is as a catalyst in the process of photodegradation. NPAg was obtained by reducing AgNO3 using andaliman fruit water extract (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.). This synthesis method is very effective because it is fast, non-toxic and environmentally friendly technology. This research aims to synthesize optimum NPAg and its application in the photodegradation process of Indigosol Blue in the form of volume, irradiation time, and optimum pH. NPAg synthesis was observed using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer while its size was observed using PSA (Particle Size Analyzer). The results showed the best NPAg synthesized using 1x10-3 M AgNO3 at 60°C with average NPAg size of 9.04 nm. NPAg which is formed is stable for ± 35 days. The optimum condition for the photodegradation process was achieved by using 2 mL NPAg 4 hour irradiation at pH 3. From the results of this study it can be concluded that NPAg can to reduce the concentration of Indigosol Blue dye by up to 94.75%.

The recent development of efficient Earth-abundant transition-metal nanocatalysts

Whereas noble metal compounds have long been central in catalysis, Earth-abundant metal-based catalysts have in the same time remained undeveloped. Yet the efficacy of Earth-abundant metal catalysts was already shown at the very beginning of the 20th century with the Fe-catalyzed Haber-Bosch process of ammonia synthesis and later in the Fischer-Tropsch reaction. Nanoscience has revolutionized the world of catalysis since it was observed that very small Au nanoparticles (NPs) and other noble metal NPs are extraordinarily efficient. Therefore the development of Earth-abundant metals NPs is more recent, but it has appeared necessary due to their "greenness". This review highlights catalysis by NPs of Earth-abundant transition metals that include Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, early transition metals (Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb and W) and their nanocomposites with emphasis on basic principles and literature reported during the last 5 years. A very large spectrum of catalytic reactions has been successfully disclosed, and catalysis has been examined for each metal starting with zero-valent metal NPs followed by oxides and other nanocomposites. The last section highlights the catalytic activities of bi- and trimetallic NPs. Indeed this later family is very promising and simultaneously benefits from increased stability, efficiency and selectivity, compared to monometallic NPs, due to synergistic substrate activation.

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles supported on cellulose and their catalytic application in the scavenging of organic dyes

Green synthesis of cellulose supported silver nanoparticles using a seed extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa.

The recent development of efficient Earth-abundant transition-metal nanocatalysts

This review presents the recent remarkable developments of efficient Earth-abundant transition-metal nanocatalysts.

Green synthesis of nanostructured silver particles and their catalytic application in dye degradation

Today, discharge of hazardous dyes from textile industries in water bodies like lakes, rivers and groundwater has become a serious problem, which contributes to increase their pollution levels significantly. These pollutants are difficult to remove by traditional water treatment procedures. Thus, there is a need to develop more suitable methods of effluent treatment. Here, we describe use of green-synthesized nanostructured silver particles in degradation of hazardous dyes like Safranine O, Methyl red, Methyl orange and Methylene blue etc. The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) used as nanocatalysts were synthesized using Zanthoxylum armatum leaves. The reduction of silver ions and the formation of AgNPs have been assessed by UV–Vis spectroscopy. DLS, SEM–EDX, TEM, SAED and XRD studies revealed that the AgNPs were crystalline in nature with size range from 15 to 50 nm. The report emphasizes that the AgNPs are observed to be an excellent catalyst on reduction of hazardous dyes, which is confirmed by a decrease in absorbance maximum values.

Rapid oxidative degradation of methylene blue by various metal oxides doped with vanadium

The oxidative degradation of methylene blue in the presence of various metal oxides doped with vanadium was studied.