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AUTHOR(S):

N. Pariona, A. I. Martinez

 

TITLE

Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Germination and Early Growth of Raphanus Sativus

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ABSTRACT

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IO-NPs) were prepared by both coprecipitation and partial oxidation with and without citrate ions. These routes yielded IO-NPs with typical sizes and modified surfaces. The synthetized IO-NPs were suspended in water and used for the study of their effect on the germination of radish seeds. It was found that IO-NPs do not exhibit inhibitory effects in the germination of radish. Additionally, the IO-NPs obtained through co-precipitation and citrate modified exhibit greater effects on the development of radish stems. X-ray fluorescence measurements indicated that IO-NPs increased the concentration of iron in the radish cotyledons. Additionally, magnetic measurements detected that radish cotyledon grown in presence of IO-NP exhibit superparamagnetic properties. It suggests that IO-NPs remain superparamagnetic in the radish cotyledons.

KEYWORDS

Iron oxide, nanoparticles, radish

 

Cite this paper

N. Pariona, A. I. Martinez. (2018) Effect of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Germination and Early Growth of Raphanus Sativus. International Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Systems, 3, 36-41

 

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