Biosynthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Pleurotus ostreatus and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity

Authors

  • Saurav Singh, Amita, Aakash Singh, Professor J. N Maurya4, Dr V. K Sinhal

Keywords:

Green synthesis, Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), Pleurotus ostreatus, Oyster mushroom extract, Biosynthesis, Nanotechnology, UV–Visible spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Antioxidant activity, Biogenic nanoparticles

Abstract

Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field for the development of eco-friendly nanomaterials using biological resources. In the present study, the ZnO NPs were biologically synthesized using oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) which acted as a both reducing and capping agents. The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), HR Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), EDS and Mapping. UV–Visible spectroscopy confirmed the successful synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by exhibiting a characteristic absorption peak between 370 and 380 nm.

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Published

2026-07-05

How to Cite

Saurav Singh, Amita, Aakash Singh, Professor J. N Maurya4, Dr V. K Sinhal. (2026). Biosynthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Pleurotus ostreatus and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity. Eduzone: International Peer Reviewed/Refereed Multidisciplinary Journal, 15(2), 17–22. Retrieved from https://eduzonejournal.com/index.php/eiprmj/article/view/952

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Volume 15, Issue 2

Section

Articles