Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Hevea brasiliensis and Chromolaena odorata Leaf Extracts and Yield Assessment of Their Magnesium Oxide NanoparticlesSynthesized Derivatives
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Yield Evaluation, Rubber leaf, Awolowo Leaves, Green SynthesisAbstract
This study evaluated the quantitative yield and sustainability of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles synthesized using aqueous extracts of Rubber leaf (Hevea brasiliensis) and Awolowo leaf (Chromolaena odorata) alongside magnesium nitrate hexahydrate under mild reaction conditions. The MgO nanoparticle yields were quantified and compared between the two plant sources. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis identified significant functional groups in both MgO nanoparticle samples, confirming successful synthesis. The actual yields of MgO nanoparticles were 1.39 g and 1.41 g for Rubber and Awolowo leaf extracts, respectively, corresponding to percentage yields of 58.89% and 59.74%. Quantitative phytochemical analysis revealed that Awolowo leaf extract exhibited significantly higher levels of saponins (15.010 mg/g), flavonoids (9.626 mg/g), tannins (5.145 mg/g), and alkaloids (3.351%) compared to Rubber leaf extract. These findings suggest that the phytochemical content of the plant extracts influences the synthesis efficiency and yield of MgO nanoparticles. This work highlights the potential of plant-mediated green synthesis as a sustainable approach for producing MgO nanoparticles while demonstrating the influence of phytochemical composition on synthesis outcomes.
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