Abstract:
In this study, leaf extract from Hageniaabyssinica (kosso) was added to hexa hydrate ferric
chloride (FeCl3.6H2O) to transform it into iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4NPs). FTIR, XRD,
and UV-visible measurements were employed to validate the generation of the iron oxide
nanoparticles and to thoroughly describe them. The presence of active flavonoids, phenolic
groups, alkaloids, and tannins in the biomass of the kosso leaf extract reduction was ascertained
using FT-IR Spectroscopy and qualitative screening methods (searching for color changes).The
green synthesis iron oxide nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible, FT-IR, and XRD
spectroscopes. The reduction process was simple to handle and was monitored by UV-Visible
spectroscopy that showed surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of the IONPs at 300 nm. This
outcome unequivocally demonstrated that Fe3O4NPs were formed. The size and structure of the
crystal were assessed using X-ray diffraction. The average particle size of Fe3O4 NPs12.21nm
using the line width of the plane, refraction peak using the Scherrer’s equation. The antibacterial
properties of green produced iron oxide nanoparticles against Gram +ve and Gram -ve bacteria
were assessed. Iron oxide nanoparticles showed the least amount of efficacy against
Staphylococcus aureus and the greatest zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli.