Betel Leaves Mediated Green Synthesis of Nickel Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization
Ravindra D. Kale1, Sangeeta Barwar2, Prerana Kane3, Asfiya Contractor4

1Dr. Ravindra D. Kale, Associate Professor, Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Tech., Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.
2Sangeeta Barwar, Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Tech., Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (M.H), India.
3Prerana Kane, Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Tech., Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (M.H), India.
4Dr. Asfiya Contractor, Adjunct Professor, Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Tech., Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (M.H), India. 

Manuscript received on 18 February 2018 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 February 2018 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2018 | PP: 89-92 | Volume-7 Issue-3, February 2018 | Retrieval Number: C5290027318/18©BEIESP
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Abstract: Bio-nanotechnology offers biosynthetic, environment friendly pathways for the preparation of nanomaterials. In this work, nickel nanoparticles (NiNPs) are synthesized by using betel leaves as reducing agent. Reduction to NiNPs was confirmed by UV-VIS analysis. The effect of independent variables, i.e. temperature and strength of reducing agent on absorbance of the reaction mixture and process optimization was done using RSM as per central composite design (CCD). The chemical group present on the deposited nanoparticles was identified using FT-IR. Particle size estimation was done on TEM and nanoparticle size analyser. The crystallinity of the nanospheres formed was established using XRD. Nano metal formation was confirmed using EDX
Keywords: Betel Leave, Central Composite Design, Nickel, Nanoparticles.

Scope of the Article: Composite Materials