Comparative Thermogravimetric and Differential Thermal Analysis of Bio-synthesized MgO-Nanoparticles using Chromolaena odorata, Hevea brasiliensis, and Elaeis guineensis Leaf Extracts

Godfrey Osatohanmwen Otabor; Esther Uwidia Ikhuoria; Joshua Osaretin Onaifo; Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen; Aiyevbekpen Clinton Ehigie; Aireguamen I. Aigbodion

doi:10.71148/tjoc/v1i1.1

Authors

Godfrey Osatohanmwen Otabor Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
Esther Uwidia Ikhuoria Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Benin, P.M.B.1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Author
Joshua Osaretin Onaifo Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria Author
Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen Department of Research Outreach, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo, P.M.B, 1049, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Author
Aiyevbekpen Clinton Ehigie Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Benin, P.M.B.1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Author
Aireguamen I. Aigbodion Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Benin, P.M.B.1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71148/tjoc/v1i1.1

Keywords:

Leaf Extracts, Rubber, Oil-palm, Green-synthesis, Awolowo

Abstract

Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles are highly versatile, finding applications in catalysis, antibacterial treatments, and refractory materials. This study explores the eco-friendly biosynthesis of MgO nanoparticles using leaf extracts from Hevea brasiliensis (Rubber tree), Chromolaena odorata (Awolowo plant), and Elaeis guineensis (Oil Palm), capitalizing on their phytochemical richness.
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) revealed distinct thermal degradation patterns. H. brasiliensis-mediated nanoparticles exhibited multi-step weight loss, with a residual content of 24.36%, while E. guineensis-based nanoparticles showed a two-phase degradation with a residue of 25.5%. C. odorata-derived nanoparticles demonstrated the highest thermal stability, with a single extended phase and 28.9% residue. Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) highlighted energy release variations, with C. odorata-mediated nanoparticles displaying the most thermally stable exothermic peaks. These results emphasize the influence of plant extracts on the thermal properties of MgO nanoparticles and highlight biosynthesis as a sustainable method for producing thermally tailored nanoparticles for specialized applications.

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