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2026-01-01

ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS

SÍNTESIS ECOLÓGICA DE NANOPARTÍCULAS DE ÓXIDO DE COBRE UTILIZANDO EXTRACTO DE SEMILLAS DE PLANTAS: POTENCIAL ANTIOXIDANTE, ANTIFÚNGICO E INHIBIDOR DE BETA-HEMATINA

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https://doi.org/10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426

Palabras clave:

green synthesis, nanoparticles, antioxidants, antimicrobial, antimalarial (en)
Síntesis verde, nanopartículas, antioxidantes, antimicrobianos , antipalúdicos (es)

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  • Khilowd Omran Ali Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University
  • Rana Alrefaia university of Babylon
  • Ali Hadi Saud AL-sadoon University of Babylon

Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have emerged as a promising area of research due to their remarkable biological and medical properties. This investigation showcases an environmentally friendly method for synthesising CuO NPs using garden cress seed extract, which serves as both a reducing and stabilising agent. The study highlights the potential applications of CuO NPs as antioxidants, antifungal agents, and beta-hematin inhibitors. The synthesized CuO NPs underwent comprehensive characterization using various techniques, including UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The antioxidant potential was assessed using the DPPH assay, while antifungal activities were investigated against specific pathogens. Additionally, the antimalarial activity was evaluated through beta-hematin inhibition studies. The results revealed that CuO NPs exhibited a distinctive absorption peak at 420 nm, indicative of their surface plasmon resonance property and a spherical shape with sizes ranging from 30 to 50 nm, as observed through SEM. Additionally, the resulting CuO NPs demonstrate significant antioxidant activity comparable to ascorbic acid, promising antifungal properties against Monosporascus cannonballus,and substantial activity against beta-hematin formation. The findings suggest that CuO NPs hold potential as therapeutic agents, warranting further research and development.

Las nanopartículas de óxido de cobre (NP de CuO) se han convertido en un área de investigación prometedora gracias a sus notables propiedades biológicas y médicas. Esta investigación presenta un método ecológico para sintetizar NP de CuO utilizando extracto de semilla de berro, que actúa como agente reductor y estabilizador. El estudio destaca las posibles aplicaciones de las NP de CuO como antioxidantes, antifúngicos e inhibidores de la beta-hematina. Las NP de CuO sintetizadas se sometieron a una caracterización exhaustiva mediante diversas técnicas, como espectroscopia UV-Vis, difracción de rayos X (DRX), microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB) y espectroscopia infrarroja por transformada de Fourier (FTIR). El potencial antioxidante se evaluó mediante el ensayo DPPH, mientras que las actividades antifúngicas se investigaron contra patógenos específicos. Además, la actividad antipalúdica se evaluó mediante estudios de inhibición de beta-hematina. Los resultados revelaron que las nanopartículas de CuO exhibieron un pico de absorción distintivo a 420 nm, indicativo de su propiedad de resonancia plasmónica superficial y una forma esférica con tamaños que oscilaban entre 30 y 50 nm, como se observó mediante SEM. Además, las nanopartículas de CuO resultantes demuestran una actividad antioxidante significativa comparable a la del ácido ascórbico, prometedoras propiedades antifúngicas contra Monosporascus cannonballus y una actividad sustancial contra la formación de beta-hematina. Los hallazgos sugieren que las nanopartículas de CuO tienen potencial como agentes terapéuticos, lo que justifica mayor investigación y desarrollo.

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Omran Ali, K., Alrefaia, R. & Saud AL-sadoon, A. H. (2026). ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS . Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias, 15(1), 64–78. https://doi.org/10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426

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Omran Ali, K., Alrefaia, R. y Saud AL-sadoon, A.H. 2026. ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS . Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias. 15, 1 (ene. 2026), 64–78. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426.

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Omran Ali, K.; Alrefaia, R.; Saud AL-sadoon, A. H. ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS . Rev. Fac. Cienc. 2026, 15, 64-78.

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OMRAN ALI, K.; ALREFAIA, R.; SAUD AL-SADOON, A. H. ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS . Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias, [S. l.], v. 15, n. 1, p. 64–78, 2026. DOI: 10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rfc/article/view/121426. Acesso em: 7 feb. 2026.

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Omran Ali, Khilowd, Rana Alrefaia, y Ali Hadi Saud AL-sadoon. 2026. «ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS ». Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias 15 (1):64-78. https://doi.org/10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426.

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Omran Ali, K., Alrefaia, R. y Saud AL-sadoon, A. H. (2026) «ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS », Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias, 15(1), pp. 64–78. doi: 10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426.

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K. Omran Ali, R. Alrefaia, y A. H. Saud AL-sadoon, «ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS », Rev. Fac. Cienc., vol. 15, n.º 1, pp. 64–78, ene. 2026.

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Omran Ali, K., R. Alrefaia, y A. H. Saud AL-sadoon. «ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS ». Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias, vol. 15, n.º 1, enero de 2026, pp. 64-78, doi:10.15446/rev.fac.cienc.v15n1.121426.

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Omran Ali, Khilowd, Rana Alrefaia, y Ali Hadi Saud AL-sadoon. «ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS ». Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias 15, no. 1 (enero 1, 2026): 64–78. Accedido febrero 7, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rfc/article/view/121426.

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Omran Ali K, Alrefaia R, Saud AL-sadoon AH. ECO-FRIENDLY SYNTHESIS OF COPPER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PLANT SEED EXTRACT: POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT , ANTIFUNGAL AND BETA-HEMATIN INHIBITORS . Rev. Fac. Cienc. [Internet]. 1 de enero de 2026 [citado 7 de febrero de 2026];15(1):64-78. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/rfc/article/view/121426

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