Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-Engineered Ternary Iron-Clay-Silver Nanocomposites: A Novel Multifunctional Material
Article | Published Dec, 2024Abstract
This aim of this study was to develop and characterize a novel ternary clay nanocomposite (TCN) comprising iron nanoparticles, clay, and silver nanoparticles, synthesized through an eco-friendly approach using Carica papaya leaf extract as a reducing agent. This eco-engineered nanocomposite was synthesized via a facile and environmentally friendly route using Carica papaya leaf extract as reducing agent by leveraging the principles of green chemistry. The nanocomposite’s structural, morphological and compositional properties were thoroughly investigated using analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS); Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results revealed a homogeneous distribution of silver and iron nanoparticles within the clay matrix with a mean particle size of 33.5 nm, indicating a strong interfacial interaction between the components. The nanocomposite exhibited high surface area, distinctive morphology, dispersion and functional properties, making it a promising candidate for various sustainable applications, such as wastewater treatment, biomedical devices and environmental remediation. This study demonstrates a significant advancement in the design, synthesis and characterization of multifunctional nanomaterials with promising potentials.
