K. Devika, R. Manikandan and G. Anburaj
Abstract
The production of copper nanoparticles from an extract of the plant Tabebuia rosea (Linn.) is described in this paper. First, the basic extract was extracted with water from the dried Tabebuia rosea (Linn) leaves. Copper nanoparticles were later made using the extract. Scanning electron microscopy and an energy dispersive spectrum were used to examine the shape and composition of the produced copper nanoparticles. The size of the copper nanoparticles varied from 64 to 78 nm. The absence of copper oxide and the existence of metallic nanoparticles made of copper were confirmed by the X-ray diffraction pattern and EDAX. Moreover, the copper nanoparticles demonstrated noteworthy antioxidant properties.