Using a green route for the synthesis of nanoparticles has become popular in recent years due to its easier, eco-friendly, faster and cheaper nature. This study explores the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles utilizing, for the first time, (Japanese Cherry Blossom) leaf extract as both a reducing and capping agent. The characterization of the nanoparticles was performed by employing several instrumental techniques. The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) method was utilized to identify the amorphous crystal structure of the ZnO nanoparticles. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) were used to determine the homogenous and spherical geometry, having a size of 5–10 nm. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) was used to observe the surface of the nanoparticles, which were present in the metal oxide form. Fourier Transform-Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was also utilized to understand which types of organic groups are responsible for the stabilization of the nanoparticles.

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利用樱桃叶提取物合成和表征 ZnO 纳米颗粒

近年来，使用绿色途径合成纳米粒子因其更简单、环保、更快和更便宜的性质而变得流行。本研究首次探索了利用（日本樱花）叶提取物作为还原剂和封端剂来合成氧化锌纳米颗粒。纳米粒子的表征是通过采用多种仪器技术来进行的。利用X射线衍射（XRD）方法鉴定ZnO纳米颗粒的非晶晶体结构。使用扫描电子显微镜 (SEM) 和扫描透射电子显微镜 (STEM) 确定均匀的球形几何形状，尺寸为 5-10 nm。X射线光电子能谱（XPS）用于观察以金属氧化物形式存在的纳米颗粒的表面。傅里叶变换红外光谱 (FT-IR) 也被用来了解哪些类型的有机基团负责纳米颗粒的稳定。