Synthesis, Characterization and Agronomic Evaluation of ZnO Nanoparticles using Solution Combustion Method

Kaila Sindhuja; Ch. Ashok; Ch. Shilpa Chakra; T. Bala Narsaiah; Lakshmana Naik Ramavathu; P. Akhila Swathanthra

doi:10.14233/ajchem.2025.34392

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Synthesis, Characterization and Agronomic Evaluation of ZnO Nanoparticles using Solution Combustion Method

https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2025.34392

Kaila Sindhuja

Centre for Chemical Sciences and Technology, JNTUH University College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Hyderabad-500085, India

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4193-6638

Ch. Ashok

Nanospan India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad-502319, India

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8785-9894

Ch. Shilpa Chakra

Centre for Chemical Sciences and Technology, JNTUH University College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Hyderabad-500085, India

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9556-712X

T. Bala Narsaiah

Department of Chemical Engineering, JNTUA College of Engineering-Anantapur, Anantapuramu-515002, India

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3420-8585

Lakshmana Naik Ramavathu

Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur-342030, India

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7325-0893

P. Akhila Swathanthra

Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati-517502, India

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2425-8578

Corresponding Author(s) : Lakshmana Naik Ramavathu

lakshman2027@gmail.com

Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 37 No. 10 (2025): Vol 37 Issue 10, 2025
Article Published : 30 September 2025

Abstract

Metal oxides, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO), have sparked widespread interest due to their unique properties. The current research focuses on the solution combustion method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), with zinc nitrate as oxidizing agent and ascorbic acid as precursor. The resulting ZnO NPs were analyzed for their crystal structure, particle size, morphology, elemental composition and thermal behaviour using various characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), particle size analysis (PSA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA). Furthermore, the synthesized ZnO NPs were applied to assess their impact on the germination and growth of Vigna radiata (mung bean) seeds. Exposure of V. radiata to varying concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles revealed a concentration-dependent enhancement in plant growth, with the highest height of 29.5 cm observed in Pot-4 by day 20. These results suggest that moderate ZnO NPs applications may stimulate plant development, offering potential agronomic benefits under controlled conditions.

Keywords

ZnO NPs Solution combustion method Phototoxicity Germination Vigna radiata

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Sindhuja, K.; Ashok, C.; Chakra, C. S.; Narsaiah, T. B.; Ramavathu, L. N.; Swathanthra, P. A. Synthesis, Characterization and Agronomic Evaluation of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Solution Combustion Method. ajc 2025, 37, 2471-2476.

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