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Innovative Synthesis of Green Noble Metal Nanoparticles for Heavy Metal Sensing and Organic Pollutant Reduction
Ms. Tahiya Al-Shuaili
(Principal Investigator)
Ms. Tahiya Al-Shuaili
(Principal Investigator)
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BFP/GRG/EBR/24/026
Innovative Synthesis of Green Noble Metal Nanoparticles for Heavy Metal Sensing and Organic Pollutant Reduction
Abstract
This study aims to develop environmentally friendly gold nanoparticles using natural resin through green technology, characterized by UV-VIS, FTIR, XRD, DLS, SEM, SEM-EDAX, and TEM. These eco-friendly gold nanoparticles enable the detection of trace heavy metal ions (Cu 2+, Pb2+ , Zn 2+ , and Hg 2+) in water, biological samples, and the catalytic degradation of organic pollutants. The sustainable and cost-effective approach minimizes chemical waste production and employs abundant natural resin for enhanced catalytic oxidation in wastewater treatment. This technology is portable, afordable, and environmentally friendly, offering high selectivity, sensitivity, and biocompatibility for wastewater treatment, biomedicine, and clinical diagnostics applications. Furthermore, the study investigates the potential of biosynthesized gold nanomaterials for improved wastewater treatment efficiency. It examines the challenges and opportunities in Oman’s water treatment and biomedical fields.