Fungal synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aspergillus niger for sustainable nanomaterial production and biological activity | ||
| SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences | ||
| Volume 6, Issue 4, October 2024, Pages 95-110 PDF (1012.57 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/svuijas.2024.317138.1389 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Haytham Hamdy Tamim* 1; Rashed A Zaghloul2; Tharwat Mohamed Elameen3; Rafat Khalaphallah1 | ||
| 1Department of Agricultural Botany (Microbiology), Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, 83523 Qena, Egypt. | ||
| 2Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, 13736 Kalyobiya, Egypt. | ||
| 3Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, 83523 Qena, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study investigates the production of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Aspergillus niger culture filtrates as a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach, combining them with a zinc carbonate solution. The produced ZnO nanoparticles were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The characterization data validated the creation of highly crystalline ZnO NPs with an average size range from 27 to 40 nm. ZnO NPs effect on A. ochraceus and A. niger growth at ideal temperatures was investigated. At doses of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 1%, respectively, Aspergillus niger and A. ochraceus caused 56%, 81%, and 87% and 64%, 71%, and 86% of the inhibition of fungal growth, respectively. At the highest ZnO NPs concentration, the maximum inhibition rate was observed. This research highlights the potential of Aspergillus niger as a bio-factory to produce ZnO nanoparticles with promising applications in agriculture and other fields. The eco-friendly synthesis method, coupled with the antifungal properties of the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles, provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fungicides for plant disease management. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Green synthesis; Zinc oxide nanoparticles; Aspergillus niger; antifungal activity; sustainable agriculture | ||
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