Development of novel biofilm using Musa acuminata (waste banana leaves) mediated biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles reinforced with chitosan blend

• Main Authors: Sasidharan, Shivitraloshini, Tey, Lai-Hock, Djearamane, Sinouvassane, Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor Khaizura, PA, Raajeswari, Shing Wong, Ling, Tanislaus Antony Dhanapal, Anto Cordelia
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105682/1/1-s2.0-S1018364723005426-main.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/105682/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1018364723005426?via%3Dihub

Objectives: The present study reports a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and straightforward approach to synthesize Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using agro-waste banana (Musa acuminata) leaves and compares it with chemogenic ZnO NP. Methods: The study investigated biogenic and chemogenic ZnO NPs,...