The Chemistry Department is Holding a Master’s Student Seminar on the Preparation of Nanomaterials Using Natural Extracts: Environmentally Friendly Applications in the Medical Field
The Chemistry Department is Holding a Master’s Student Seminar on the Preparation of Nanomaterials Using Natural Extracts: Environmentally Friendly Applications in the Medical Field
As part of the scientific activities organized by the Chemistry Department, a seminar was held for student Sarah Fadel Saleh, supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ala Mahdi Al-Hindawi as first supervisor, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Ibtihal Ismail Abdullah as second supervisor. The seminar was titled “Preparation of Nanomaterials Using Natural Extracts: Environmentally friendly applications in the medical field.” This seminar aimed to use an environmentally friendly method to produce nanoparticles of metal oxides and study their structural and optical properties. The seminar also included several topics, including an introduction to nanoscale metal oxides, discussing their unique properties, broad applications, and the most prominent methods used in their preparation. The research methodology was then explained, which relies on an environmentally friendly method using flaxseed extract as a natural reducing agent to prepare manganese oxide (MnO₂) nanoparticles. The prepared particles were characterized using several techniques, including ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, diffuse light reflectance (DRS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The results showed that the particles exhibited a regular nanostructure and high crystalline purity, confirming the success of the method used. We wish the student continued success and excellence as she continues her academic journey.
