Custard Apple Peel Nanoparticle Synthesis via Ultrasonic Spray
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for producing nanoparticles, such as chemical or mechanical techniques, are costly and can result in toxic byproducts, necessitating a more sustainable approach for synthesizing nanomaterials like custard apple peel nanoparticles.
Innovation Solution
Custard apple peel nanoparticles are synthesized by extracting custard apple peels in a solvent, spraying the extract into boiling water under ultrasonic conditions, sonicating, stirring, and drying to produce nanoparticles, which can then be mixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to create a pharmaceutical composition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If chemical or mechanical methods are used to produce nanoparticles, then manufacturing capability is achieved, but production cost increases and toxic byproducts are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses plant extracts (containing phytochemicals) as an intermediary substance to facilitate nanoparticle synthesis. These natural compounds act as reducing agents and capping agents, enabling chemical reduction reactions without requiring harsh chemical reagents, thus producing nanoparticles without toxic byproducts while maintaining manufacturing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs inexpensive plant materials (agricultural waste or common plants) as sacrificial reducing agents. These organic materials are consumed in the reduction process, converting to harmless byproducts like CO2 and H2O, replacing expensive and persistent chemical reductants while eliminating toxic waste accumulation
2Ease of manufacture
If chemical or mechanical methods are used to produce nanoparticles, then manufacturing capability is achieved, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes low-cost plant materials, including agricultural waste products, as reducing agents and capping agents. These inexpensive organic materials replace costly chemical reagents and specialized equipment requirements, significantly reducing the overall production cost while maintaining effective nanoparticle synthesis capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs plant extracts that contain multiple functional components (reducing agents, capping agents, and stabilizing compounds) in a single natural product. This self-contained system eliminates the need for multiple separate chemical reagents and complex multi-step synthesis protocols, reducing both material costs and processing expenses
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This method effectively produces custard apple peel nanoparticles with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, as demonstrated by their ability to inhibit microbial growth and exhibit significant antioxidant activity, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional nanoparticle synthesis methods.
Implementation Method 1
spraying the custard apple peel extracts into boiling water under ultrasonic conditions to produce a first mixture
Implementation Method 2
sonicating the mixture
Data Source
AI summary
The custard apple peel nanoparticles may be manufactured by extracting custard apple peels in a solvent, spraying the custard apple peel extracts into boiling water under ultrasonic conditions to produce a first mixture, sonicating the mixture, stirring the mixture, and drying the mixture to obtain custard apple peel nanoparticles. In an embodiment, the custard apple peel may be peel of Annona reticulata. In an embodiment, the custard apple peel nanoparticles may have improved antibacterial or antioxidant properties.