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040			_aMMSU _cULS
100			_aBugante, Hannah Faye C.
245			_aSynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using lemon grass (cymbopogon citratus) extract / _cHannah Faye C. Bugante
260			_aCity of Batac : _bMMSU, _c2024.
300			_axv, 65 leaves : _c29 cm.
500			_aUTHESIS (Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering)
504			_aBibliography : leaves 36-40
520			_aSilver nanoparticle shows its capabilities in different applications which catches the interest of researches. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using lemon grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) extract offers a safer and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods, lemon grass extract has a rich content of bioactive compounds that serves as a reducing and stabilizing agent for the green synthesis approach. This study aimed to address the limitation of hazardous chemical used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and to develop an eco-friendly approach for synthesizing AgNPs. Using silver nitrate as the precursor and lemon grass as reducing and stabilizing agents. X-ray fluorescence analysis reveals the presence of Ag across treatments. Scanning electron microscopy showed district particle morphology and sizes, spherical shape with an average particle size of 60.4 nm for Treatment 1, unevenly quasi-spherical with an average particle size of 77.0 nm for Treatment 2, cubes with a soft edge with an average particle size of 84.6 nm for Treatment 3, while Treatment 4 has an increase of average particle size of 159.2 nm with an irregular cubic which exceeded the range of nanoparticle size. These results show the significant influence of concentration, reaction time, temperature, and pH on nanoparticles. The successful synthesis of AgNPs using lemon grass extract indicates that it has potential for eco-friendly application in nanotechnology.
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