In this study, the
biosynthesis and characterization of
CaCO3 nanoparticles from the leach solution and the aqueous extract
of Myrtus communis plant were carried out. The leach
solution obtained by leaching from the leaves and branches of M. communis growing around Mersin
University Çiftlikköy Campus were analyzed by ICP-MS and it was found to be a
calcium accumulator plant. Then, CaCO3 nanoparticles were
biosynthesized by adding of the leaf extract, as a biological agent, prepared
by the extraction with distilled water of the leaves of same plant to the leach
solution under favorable conditions. The characterization of CaCO3 nanoparticles
was performed by XRD, EDX, and SEM analyses. XRD, EDX and SEM analysis results
showed that the biosynthesized nanoparticles were CaCO3 in nano
sizes and porous structures. Besides, the availability of the biosynthesized
CaCO3 nanoparticles in the color removal from different dyestuff
solutions was investigated; the highest color removal yield was determined to
be 90% at the end of 5 min for basic Methylene Blue (MB) dyestuff.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 15, 2018 |
Submission Date | March 8, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | August 3, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 2 Issue: 3 |