Background
Background
Background
Recent development in nanoscience and nanotechnology has contributed to the wide applications
of metal and metal oxides nanoparticles in several field of sciences, research institutes and
industries. Among all metal oxides, copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) has gained significant
attention due to its distinctive properties and applications. The high cost of reagents, equipment
and environmental hazards associated with the physical and chemical methods of synthesizing
CuONPs has been a major setback. In order to proffer solution to the aforementioned challenges
by reducing environmental pollution and production of cheaper nanoparticles with good
properties and efficiency, the green synthetic approach was developed. This review focus on
collection of comprehensive information from recent developments in the green synthesis and
characterization of CuONPs. The use of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)
and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for the characterization of green synthesized
CuONPs were described.