Facile Synthesis of Nanocomposite ZnO and Red Betel ( Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav)

Abstract

Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles is one of the most widely conducted research nowadays. The need for a facile and environmental synthesis method for nanomaterial is something interesting to develop. Red betel, which is a typical Indonesian herbal plant and abundant to find, has a phytochemicals property that potential application for bioreductors and capping agents. In this study, experiments were carried out with the aim of green synthesize nanocomposite ZnO-red betel leaves and studying their properties. The obtained powder was characterized with Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy. The results showed that the obtained sample is ZnO nanoparticles with uneven surfaces with diameter < 100 nm.