Munyaradzi Shumba Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Wastewater Treatment, Adsorption, Biomass, Catalyst Characterization, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Nanoparticles
Department of Chemistry, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe
Munyaradzi Shumba working in the Department of Chemistry, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe. Munyaradzi Shumba an area of research interest in the field of Wastewater Treatment, Adsorption, Biomass, Catalyst Characterization, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Nanoparticles
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Author(s): Netai Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi, Tinotenda Muchenje, Stephen Nyoni, Munyaradzi Shumba, Mathew Mupa, Luke Gwatidzo and Ateek Rahman
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Euphorbia Confinalis Stem Extract, Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity
Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Euphorbia Confinalis stem extract which is an eco-friendly and cost effective method compared to other synthesis protocols like chemical and physical methods. Euphorbia Confinalis which is used traditionally for therapeutic uses was responsible for capping and reducing silver ions to silver nanoparticles. Silver was of a particular interest for this process due to its evocative physical and chemical properties. The silver nanoparticles synthesized were quantified and characterized using visual examination of the color changes, UV-Visible spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, T... view moreĀ»