Biogenic Synthesis, Characterization and Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Different Zinc Salts Using Cinnamomum verum Extract

In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were synthesized using Cinnamomum verum extract from different zinc salts such as zinc acetate, zinc nitrate, zinc sulfate, and zinc chloride. The synthesized ZnONPs were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Additionally, The photocatalytic activities of ZnO nanoparticles were tested in the presence and absence of sunlight. Cinnamomum verum extract was analyzed for DPPH radical scavenging activity and total phenolic content (TPC). The study results showed that the type of zinc salt used significantly affects the morphology, size, and crystal structure of the ZnO nanoparticles. ZnONPs synthesized from zinc acetate (ZnONPsA) showed superior photocatalytic activity in the presence and absence of sunlight.