Biosynthesis of Sb2O3 nanoparticles: A low-cost green approach

A low‐cost green and reproducible microbe (Lactobacillus sp.)‐mediated biosynthesis of Sb2O3 nanoparticles is reported. The synthesis was performed at around room temperature. X‐ray and transmission electron microscopy analyses were performed to ascertain the formation of Sb2O3 nanoparticles. X‐ray...

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Published in:Biotechnology journal 2009-11, Vol.4 (11), p.1582-1585
Main Authors: Jha, Anal K., Prasad, Kamlesh, Prasad, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antimony - chemistry
Antimony - metabolism
Green approach
Green Chemistry Technology - methods
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus - metabolism
Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
Nano antimony trioxide
Nano-biotechnology
Nanoparticle
Nanoparticles - chemistry
Nanoparticles - ultrastructure
Oxidation-Reduction
X-Ray Diffraction
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Summary:A low‐cost green and reproducible microbe (Lactobacillus sp.)‐mediated biosynthesis of Sb2O3 nanoparticles is reported. The synthesis was performed at around room temperature. X‐ray and transmission electron microscopy analyses were performed to ascertain the formation of Sb2O3 nanoparticles. X‐ray analysis indicated that Sb2O3 nanoparticles had a face‐centered cubic unit cell structure. Individual nanoparticles as well as a few aggregates of 3–12 nm were found. A possible mechanism for the synthesis of nano Sb2O3 is proposed.
ISSN:1860-6768
1860-7314
DOI:10.1002/biot.200900144