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@article{190847,
        author = {Bagal swati Vitthalrao},
        title = {GREEN SYNTHESIS of ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING Colocasia esculenta STEM EXTRACT: MECHANISM, CHARACTERIZATION, and APPLICATIONS.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5191-5194},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190847},
        abstract = {Green nanotechnology offers a sustainable platform for synthesizing metal oxide nanoparticles using plant-derived biomolecules. In the present study, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesized via an eco-friendly approach utilizing Colocasia esculenta stem extract as a natural reducing, capping, and stabilizing agent. The phytochemicals present in the extract—including phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidants—played a key role in the rapid bio reduction of zinc ions under mild reaction conditions without the need for hazardous chemicals. The formation of ZnO nanoparticles was confirmed through UV–Visible spectroscopy, which displayed a characteristic absorption peak around 360–380 nm. FTIR analysis revealed functional groups responsible for nanoparticle stabilization, while XRD confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure with nanoscale crystallite size. SEM micrographs showed predominantly spherical to irregularly shaped particles with good dispersion. The biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles demonstrated notable antimicrobial activity against selected pathogenic strains, indicating their potential application in biomedical and environmental fields. This study highlights the effectiveness of Colocasia esculenta stems—an underutilized plant resource—as a promising biogenic precursor for green nanoparticle synthesis, contributing to sustainable nanomaterial development.},
        keywords = {Colocasia esculenta, Plant extract, green synthesis, nanoparticles, phytochemical reduction.},
        month = {January},
        }