Abstract

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF MAGNESIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING OCIMUM SANCTUM AND ITS APPLICATION

Sobana Premlatha T. and Preethika M.*

Abstract

The current study deals with the synthesis and characterisation of Magnesium oxide nanoparticles using the herb Ocimumsanctum. The synthesis was carried out by sol-gel process using Magnesium Nitrate and herbal extract. The synthesised Magnesium oxide nanoparticles were characterised by UV-Vis, FTIR, FESEM and XRD studies. Morphological study of Magnesium oxide nanoparticles was done by FESEM . The FESEM studies showed Magnesium oxide nanoparticles were of sharp in shape. The size of nanoparticle was found to be in the range of 50-100nm. The Antibacterial activity of Magnesium oxide nanoparticles was carried out by agar-well diffusion method against E.coli and S.aureus. Antioxidant activity of the Magnesium oxide nanoparticles was determined by DPPH method.

Keywords: Ocimum Sanctum, Magnesium oxide nanoparticles, UV-Vis, FTIR, FESEM, XRD, Agar well diffusion method, DPPH method.