Nashrieh Shimi va Mohandesi Shimi Iran

Nashrieh Shimi va Mohandesi Shimi Iran

Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Hydroalcoholic Extract of Nymphaea Alba Flower and Investigation of Their Catalytic Properties in the Oxidation of Aromatic Aldehydes and Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triazole Derivatives

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Elham Ghorbanian Farahabadi
Navabeh Nami
Nilufar Alizadeh
Department of Chemistry, Ghaemshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ghaemshahr, IR. IRAN
Abstract
The synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles was carried out using the extract of the Nymphaea Alba flower, family Nymphaeaceae. The reaction conditions for the synthesis of nanoparticles were optimized by varying temperatures, pH levels, and different ratios of extract to zinc acetate. The synthesized nanoparticles were tracked by UV-Vis, showing the best spectrum at 50°C, pH=10, and a 1:2 ratio of extract to zinc acetate with a maximum wavelength appearing in the 315 nm region. The synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles were collected and calcined. Their FT-IR spectrum was examined and compared before and after calcination, showing a thin layer of chemical substances from the plant extract attached to the nanoparticles before calcination. After calcination, Zn-O stretching vibrations appeared in the 475 cm-1 region. The morphology and crystal structure of the zinc oxide nanoparticles were identified and characterized by XRD, SEM, and TEM. A hexagonal crystal structure with a spherical appearance and a size of about 30-70 nm was determined for the zinc oxide nanoparticles. This compound was then used as an effective catalyst in the synthesis of new triazole derivatives. The one-step reaction of aromatic aldehyde with aminoguanidine and dimedone was catalyzed in the presence of 0.07 grams of ZnO nanoparticles. New 1,2,4-triazole derivatives were obtained in ethanol solvent under reflux conditions after 90 minutes, with good to excellent yields. The products were identified by FT-IR, NMR spectra, and elemental analysis. Finally, the catalyst was easily recovered by centrifugation and was reusable.
Keywords
Nymphaea Alba extract
ZnO Nanoparticles
Heterocyclic compounds
[1
2
4]-Triazole

Subjects

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