Microwave-assisted Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Utilizing Litchi Chinensis Leaf Waste for Efficient Photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the use of litchi leaf waste for synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles via microwave-assisted methods.
• Utilized fruit waste (Litchi Chinensis) as a precursor for synthesis
• Employed microwave irradiation for rapid nanoparticle formation
• Assessed photocatalytic efficiency on methylene blue degradation
• ZnO nanoparticles synthesized showed effective photocatalytic activity
• Demonstrated significant degradation of methylene blue under light exposure