Abstract
Nanotechnology is essential in many scientific disciplines, particularly materials science, where titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles are widely studied for their stability and high photocatalytic performance in environmental applications. This study reports the green synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles using Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) flower extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. Phytochemicals, such as alkaloids, glycosides, and coumarins, facilitate nanoparticle formation and stabilization. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by ultraviolet (UV)–vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), zeta potential analysis, DLS, FTIR, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and EDX, confirming their structural, morphological, and surface properties. Biocompatibility was evaluated using MTT, hemolysis, and zebrafish embryos, revealing non-toxicity up to 50 μg/mL. Photocatalytic performance was assessed using Rhodamine 6G dye under sunlight, achieving a 40% reduction in dye intensity. These results demonstrate the dual environmental and biomedical potential of Clitoria ternatea-mediated TiO2 nanoparticles, supporting their application in textile wastewater treatment.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.53539/2414-536x.1434
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, 31(2), 122-137
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY 4.0
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APA 7
Jayaprakash, N., Parthasarathy, K., Prabhu, V., Lakshmidass, S., & Girigoswami, K. (2026). BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, 31(2), 122-137. https://doi.org/10.53539/2414-536x.1434
MLA 9
Jayaprakash, Nijasritha, et al. "BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes." Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, vol. 31, no. 2, 2026, pp. 122-137. https://doi.org/10.53539/2414-536x.1434.
Chicago (author–date)
Jayaprakash, Nijasritha, Kishore Parthasarathy, Varshana Prabhu, Sowparnika Lakshmidass, and Koyeli Girigoswami. 2026. "BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes." Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science 31 (2): 122-137. https://doi.org/10.53539/2414-536x.1434.
Harvard
Jayaprakash, N., Parthasarathy, K., Prabhu, V., Lakshmidass, S. and Girigoswami, K. (2026) 'BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes', Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, 31(2), pp. 122-137. doi:10.53539/2414-536x.1434.
Vancouver
Jayaprakash N, Parthasarathy K, Prabhu V, Lakshmidass S, Girigoswami K. BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes. Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science. 2026;31(2):122-137. doi:10.53539/2414-536x.1434
IEEE
N. Jayaprakash, K. Parthasarathy, V. Prabhu, S. Lakshmidass, and K. Girigoswami, "BioBloom TiO2: Green Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Using Clitoria ternatea Flower Extract for Bioremediation of Textile Dyes," Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 122-137, 2026, doi: 10.53539/2414-536x.1434.