Simple, Effective and Green Synthesis of AgTiO2 Nanoparticles Using Citrus limon Extract under Milder Conditions

Abstract In this work we focus on the synthesis of AgTiO2 nanoparticles using Citrus limon extract as a reducing agent. AgTiO2 nanoparticles can be used for biomedical applications and various environmental remediation fields as a good visible light-active photocatalyst. The prepared AgTiO2 nanoparticles have been analyzed for their properties by using various characterizations, such as UV-Vis, FT-IR, TEM, XRD, and particle size analyzer, to determine their nanoparticle behavior. The UV-active property of TiO2 has been shifted to visible-active from the substitute Ag on the surface of pristine TiO2 crystals. AgTiO2 nanoparticles have a high surface area, good visible light active property, high crystalline nature, and bioactive compounds, and it will act as good visible active photocatalysts for various environmental applications.