Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

Abstract

Crystallization and Characterization of Copper Sulphate Crystal and its Antimicrobial Activity

Starlet Priya*, Sitalakshmi Rajagopalan Ramya and Suja Rani

Crystal growth plays a prominent role in the present era of rapid technical and scientific advancement, where the applications of crystals have unbounded limits. Developments in technology have stimulated the importance of discovering new materials and modifying the already known materials. Growth of crystals and their structural and physical characterization come under the scientific research on crystalline materials. Analytical reagent and AR grade chemicals and double distilled water were used in the growth of crystals from aqueous solutions by free evaporation method at room temperature. X-ray Diffraction Data (XRD) were collected from powder samples of crystals using an automated X-ray powder diffractometer. The reflections were indexed. The XRD confirms the crystalline nature of the sample crystal. Optical absorption (UV–Vis) spectra were recorded for the grown crystals to characterize optical activity. It is possible to observe the typical wide band associated to CS crystals in the range between 200 nm and 1100 nm with a maximum at 221 nm. The antimicrobial assays, which demonstrates that enhanced activity, obtaining a better antimicrobial effect against Pseudomonas, Penicillium, Rhizobium and A. flavus. These results showed that the CS Crystals can be particularly suitable as antimicrobial agent for specific application.

Published Date: 2024-02-16; Received Date: 2024-01-15