title: Eco-friendly approach towards green synthesis of zinc oxide nanocrystals and its potential applications.
abstract: In the present study, we investigated a novel green route for synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocrystals using Prunus × yedoensis Matsumura leaf extract as a reducing agent without using any surfactant or external energy. Standard characterization studies were carried out to confirm the obtained product using UV-Vis spectra, SEM-EDS, FTIR, TEM, and XRD. In addition, the synthesized ZnO nanocrystals were coated onto fabric and leather samples to study their bacteriostatic effect against odor-causing bacteria Brevibacterium linens and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Zinc oxide nanocrystal-coated fabric and leather showed good activity against both bacteria.
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Palanivel
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Jung-Hee
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Myeong
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Young-Joo
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Yi
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Jum-Suk
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.affiliation: b Department of Ecology Landscape Architecture - Design , College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan , South Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Myung
authors.affiliation: c Department of Oriental Medicine Resources , College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Keuk-Soo
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Bang
authors.affiliation: a Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University , Iksan, Jeonbuk , South Korea.
authors.forename: Byung-Taek
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D001951:Brevibacterium / Q000254:growth & development*; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry*; D027861:Prunus / Q000737:chemistry*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis / Q000254:growth & development*; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D015034:Zinc Oxide
keywords: antibacterial activity; application; eco-friendly; prunus × yedoensis; synthesis; zinc oxide