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Abstract
The synthesis and characterization of zinc-doped silver nanoparticles (Zn-AgNPs) have emerged as an innovative and promising area of nanotechnology, given their enhanced physicochemical properties and potential applications across diverse scientific and industrial domains. This study delves into the systematic synthesis of Zn-AgNPs using green chemistry methods, leveraging plant extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents to ensure an environmentally benign approach. The incorporation of zinc into the silver nanoparticle matrix was achieved via co-reduction of silver nitrate (AgNO) and zinc salts under controlled experimental conditions. The resulting nanoparticles were subjected to comprehensive characterization to elucidate their structural, morphological, optical, and chemical properties. The structural analysis performed through X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the crystalline nature of the synthesized nanoparticles, with characteristic peaks indicating the successful doping of zinc into the silver lattice. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) revealed spherical nanoparticle morphology with average diameters ranging between 10 and 50 nm, while Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) validated the presence of both silver and zinc elements in the nanoparticle composition. Further, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) highlighted the functional groups from plant extracts involved in the capping and stabilization processes, affirming the role of biomolecules in the synthesis process.
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