Mycosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Exhibits Fungal Species Dependent Morphological Preference

Brady, Nathan Gallagher; O'Leary, Shamus L.; Moormann, Garrett C.; Singh, Manish K.; Watt, John Daniel; Bachand, George D.

doi:10.1002/smll.202205799

Mycosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Exhibits Fungal Species Dependent Morphological Preference

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2023 · Small

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202205799· OSTI ID:1968210

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Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States). Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies
Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Filamentous fungi can synthesize a variety of nanoparticles (NPs), a process referred to as mycosynthesis that requires little energy input, do not require the use of harsh chemicals, occurs at near neutral pH, and do not produce toxic byproducts. While NP synthesis involves reactions between metal ions and exudates produced by the fungi, the chemical and biochemical parameters underlying this process remain poorly understood. Here, the role of fungal species and precursor salt on the mycosynthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs is investigated. This data demonstrates that all five fungal species tested are able to produce ZnO structures that can be morphologically classified into i) well-defined NPs, ii) coalesced/dissolving NPs, and iii) micron-sized square plates. Further, species-dependent preferences for these morphologies are observed, suggesting potential differences in the profile or concentration of the biochemical constituents in their individual exudates. This data also demonstrates that mycosynthesis of ZnO NPs is independent of the anion species, with nitrate, sulfate, and chloride showing no effect on NP production. Finally, these results enhance the understanding of factors controlling the mycosynthesis of ceramic NPs, supporting future studies that can enable control over the physical and chemical properties of NPs formed through this “green” synthesis method.

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Research Organization:: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF); USDOE Office of Science (SC). Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: 89233218CNA000001; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 1968210

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2311526

Report Number(s):: LA-UR--23-20219; SAND--2023-11994J

Journal Information:: Small, Journal Name: Small Journal Issue: 15 Vol. 19; ISSN 1613-6810

Publisher:: WileyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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