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Green Synthesis of Cadmium Nanoparticles Using Laurus nobilis for Dye Degradation
Sintesis Hijau Nanopartikel Kadmium Menggunakan Laurus nobilis untuk Degradasi Pewarna


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  • Rusul Sami Jabber*,
  • Zainab TYAl-Abdullah
Rusul Sami Jabber
Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Basrah, Iraq *
Zainab TYAl-Abdullah
Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Basrah, Iraq

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10687
Published February 19, 2025
Keywords
  • cadmium nanoparticles,
  • degradation,
  • green synthesis,
  • aurus nobilis Leaves extract.
How to Cite
Jabber, R. S., & TYAl-Abdullah, Z. (2025). Green Synthesis of Cadmium Nanoparticles Using Laurus nobilis for Dye Degradation. Academia Open, 10(1), 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10687. https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10687

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Abstract

General Background: Nanotechnology has gained significant attention for its potential applications in environmental remediation, particularly in the degradation of organic pollutants. Specific Background: Green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts is a sustainable approach that reduces the need for hazardous chemicals. Knowledge Gap: However, the role of Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) in synthesizing cadmium nanoparticles (CdNPs) and their effectiveness in dye degradation remains underexplored. Aims: This study investigates the feasibility of synthesizing CdNPs using Laurus nobilis leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent and evaluates their potential in methylene blue (MB) dye degradation. Results: The formation of CdNPs was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy, exhibiting a surface plasmon resonance peak at 435 nm, and SEM-EDX analysis revealed spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 61.36 nm and a cadmium composition of 87.57%. The synthesized CdNPs achieved a 60% degradation efficiency for MB dye under visible light exposure. Novelty: This work presents an eco-friendly, rapid, and simple method for synthesizing CdNPs using Laurus nobilis, highlighting the phytochemical-mediated nanoparticle stabilization. Implications: The findings demonstrate the potential of plant-based CdNPs for wastewater treatment applications, contributing to sustainable and green chemistry solutions for environmental pollution.

Highlights:

  1. Green synthesis of cadmium nanoparticles using Laurus nobilis extract.
  2. Spherical CdNPs (61.36 nm) achieved 60% methylene blue degradation.
  3. Eco-friendly nanotechnology for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.

Keywords: cadmium nanoparticles, degradation, green synthesis, Laurus nobilis Leaves extract.

 

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