Investigation of the antimicrobial applications of nanosized zinc ferrite synthesised by green route

Abstract

Green synthetic method for bimetallic oxide nanomaterials by biological reduction method using plant extract has become an attentive research approach due to its easy, efficient and eco-friendly system. An attempt has been made to synthesize nanosized zinc ferrite bi-metallic oxide (ZnFe2O4) nanomaterials using Ficus benghalensis plant leaf extract by bio-reduction method. The structural and morphological characterisation of prepared zinc ferrite sample is carried out by Xray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) tools, respectively. Bonding nature of the sample is studied by Fourier transfer infrared (FT-IR) tool. Presence of metal confirmation in the prepared sample is identified by EDX analysis. Antimicrobial activity of the sample is also carried out for its antibacterial and antifungal behaviour.