Research Article

Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities

Volume: 18 Number: 3 December 15, 2025
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Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities

Abstract

IPurpose: In this study, we developed synthesis of hybrid organic-inorganic nanoflower (NF) composed of flavonoid-rich apple peel extract and Cu2+ ions acted as organic and inorganic components, respectively. The apple peel extract based NFs (Ap-NFs) showed peroxidase mimic and antimicrobial activities. Method: The Ap-NFs were characterized with by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) for monitoring morphology (size and shape), Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for bending and stretching vibrations and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) for elucidation of crystal structure of Ap-NFs. Findings: In terms of the catalytic activities, Ap-NFs catalyzed oxidation of guaiacol (2-methoxy phenol) to 3,3-dimethoxy-4,4-diphenoquinone in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through the Fenton reaction. Benefiting from both the Fenton reaction and porous morphology of Ap-NFs, their antimicrobial activities were tested towards, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Candida albicans (C. albicans). Conclusion: It is worthy to mention that, the Ap-NFs exhibited great antimicrobial activity in the presence of H2O2 by killing almost 99% of all microorganisms. The results are quite promising and we claim that Ap-NFs can be ideal candidate for catalytic activity and antimicrobial studies.

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Ethical Statement

Conflicts of interest: No Conflict of Interest. Funding: No Funding Received. Ethical statement: This study does not require ethical approval. Author contributions: All authors read and approved the final manuscript. This study was presented as an oral presentation at the conference titled ‘Elegans International Scientific Conference Series, First International Conference on Life Science’ and its abstract was published in the conference book.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Natural Products and Bioactive Compounds

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 25, 2025

Publication Date

December 15, 2025

Submission Date

March 19, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 3

APA
Nisari, M. (2025). Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 18(3), 403-409. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959
AMA
1.Nisari M. Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities. BioDiCon. 2025;18(3):403-409. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959
Chicago
Nisari, Mustafa. 2025. “Apple Peel Extract Based Formation of Organic-Inorganic Nanoflower With ıntrinsic Peroxidase Mimic and Antimcrobial Activities”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 (3): 403-9. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959.
EndNote
Nisari M (December 1, 2025) Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 3 403–409.
IEEE
[1]M. Nisari, “Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities”, BioDiCon, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 403–409, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959.
ISNAD
Nisari, Mustafa. “Apple Peel Extract Based Formation of Organic-Inorganic Nanoflower With ıntrinsic Peroxidase Mimic and Antimcrobial Activities”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18/3 (December 1, 2025): 403-409. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959.
JAMA
1.Nisari M. Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities. BioDiCon. 2025;18:403–409.
MLA
Nisari, Mustafa. “Apple Peel Extract Based Formation of Organic-Inorganic Nanoflower With ıntrinsic Peroxidase Mimic and Antimcrobial Activities”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 18, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 403-9, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Nisari. Apple peel extract based formation of organic-inorganic nanoflower with ıntrinsic peroxidase mimic and antimcrobial activities. BioDiCon. 2025 Dec. 1;18(3):403-9. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1660959

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