Authors : Prem Prasad Dhungana

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov344

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Abstract : Nano-particles (NPs) are very important in many fields like science, agriculture, medical, electronics, industry etc because of their minute size and single properties. In recent years, copper and nickel nano-particles have been studied broadly due to their outstanding electrical conductivity, antimicrobial activity, and stability. However, traditional physical and chemical methods for making nano-particles are costly, use harmful chemicals, and are not eco-friendly. An alternative method is green synthesis, which uses plant extracts to produce nano-particles in a safer and more environmentally friendly way. Plant extracts contain natural chemicals like flavonoids and polyphenols that help in the reduction and stabilization of nano-particles. In this study, the medicinal plant extracts, known for its medicinal value, will be used. The main goal is to synthesize copper and nickel nanoparticles using the medicinal plant extract by using different parts (root, stem, leafs, flowers) and to analyze their physical and chemical properties using methods such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, SEM, TEM, XRD, and more.

Keywords : Green Synthesis, Plant Extract, Copper Nano-Particles, Nickel Nanoparticles, Antimicrobial.

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