Green Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aronia melanocarpa Extract

Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott, known for its high antioxidant content, can play an effective role in biological reduction processes. This method offers a more sustainable production route compared to traditional chemical reducing agents, causing less harm to the environment. The present study proposes an innovative method for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (FeO NPs) using lyophilized A. melanocarpa fruit extract as a low-cost and eco-friendly reducing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized by UV–Visible spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX) and optic microscope images of green synthesised FeO NPs. The UV–Visible spectrum of FeO NPs showed the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band at 295 nm. Functional group and morphology were shown by Raman spectroscopy. The SEM analyses demonstrated that the spherical shape of the nanoparticles with the uniform distribution of the grains. EDX results showed the percentage of elements in synthesized FeO NPs using A. melanocarpa extract. The green synthesized ¬ FeO NPs nanoparticles from A. melanocarpa extract with potential for use in the application of biomedical and environmental applications.