Facile synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for skin care applications
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Scientists are focused on creating skincare solutions to combat various factors like pollution, UV rays, and skin infections. In the present investigation, a wet chemical method was employed to synthesize the zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs). The physicochemical properties of the synthesized material were studied, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis) techniques. In addition to it, the synthesized material was tested against four pathogens:Trichophyton mentagrophytes,Trichophyton rubrum,Microsporum gypseum, andMicrosporum canis. The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the synthesized material against fungal pathogens were recorded as 0.711, 2.469, 0.786, and 1.789 mg/ml, respectively, which almost effectively suppressed over 80% of their growth. Its worth noting that the properties of nanomaterials can be tailored by adjusting their surface, shape, and size. These findings suggest that ZnO NPs hold promise as effective fungicidal compounds.Graphical abstract
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