Enhancing antimicrobial and photocatalyst properties of Mg-doped ZnO nanotubes via novel laser-assisted chemical bath synthesis

Samer H. Zyoud, Omar E. Hegazi, Samer O. Alalalmeh, Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah, Akram Ashames, Nageeb Hassan, Ibrahim S. Yahia, Ahed H. Zyoud, Malek G. Daher, Moyad Shahwan, Samir Haj Bloukh, Heba Y. Zahran, Naser Qamhieh, Mohamed Nasor, Ammar Jairoun

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Abstract

Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Synthesis (LACBS) was used to fabricate pure and magnesium-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles. Analysis of these nanoparticles' structural, morphological, optical, and antimicrobial characteristics was conducted. This analysis spanned across varying concentrations of magnesium-doped zinc oxide from 1 % to 3 %. XRD confirmed the nanoparticles' crystalline nature, revealing the hexagonal wurtzite phase. SEM analysis showcased their nanometric domain existence and hexagonal crystalline morphology, transforming from nanorods to nanotubes. Optical analysis showed band gap energy decrease from 3.27 to 2.85 eV correlating with the magnesium doping concentration increase. Optical absorption displayed a distinctive redshift for the nanoparticles as magnesium concentration increased from 1 % to 3 %. Photocatalytic assessments highlighted the superior degradation ability of 3 % Mg-doped nanoparticles, showing a 98.04 % degradation rate against methylene orange dye under blue light exposure. Antimicrobial activity tests against various pathogens showed that Mg ions' incorporation significantly enhanced antimicrobial performance, demonstrating the effectiveness of the LACBS method.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101752
JournalJournal of Saudi Chemical Society
Volume27
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
  • Laser-assisted chemical bath synthesis (LACBS)
  • Mg-doped ZnO nanostructures
  • Photocatalytic efficiency
  • Zone of inhibition (ZOI)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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