Synthesis and Structural Characteristics of Natural Antibacterial Metal-Organic Complexes

Abstract

Numerous chemical composites have been proposed to attack microorganisms. This study describes an environmentally friendly complex that is facilitated, accessible, and efficient. The residue that is left behind after applying Beetroot juice to aqueous metal solutions containing CuSO₄.5H₂O and AgNO₃ using the co-precipitation process is the product. The structural characteristics were examined using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The product's chemical composition includes organic components of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, as well as metallic copper and/or silver. The results showed a nanocomposite with an average crystallite size of 9.14 nm and impurity-free spherical particles. Antibacterial activity was assessed using the conventional zone of inhibition (ZOI) test. The synthesized compound demonstrated good antibacterial activity against S. Aureus and E. Coli, with inhibition proportional to silver ion weight percent.