Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities.

ABSTRACT: Nanotechnology has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, capturing considerable attention in diverse biomedical applications. Using the green precipitation method, this study aims to synthesize and characterize chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol-copper oxide nanocomposites (CS/PVA/CuONCs) using Anacardium occidentale plant fruit extract. The CS/PVA/CuONCs were further evaluated in antioxidant, antibacterial and biological activities. In our study results, UV-Vis spectrum analysis of CS/PVA/CuONCs revealed a peak at 430 nm. FTIR analyses confirmed the presence of different functional groups, while the XRD study confirmed the crystalline structure of the synthesized nanocomposites. FESEM-EDAX analysis demonstrated that the CS/PVA/CuONCs exhibited a spherical and rod-like shape, with an

SUBMITTER: Rajkumar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785806 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature