Patents Assigned to KNG SAUD UNIVERSITY
  • Synthesis of nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides using plant seed extract
    Patent number: 9428399
    Abstract: The synthesis of nanoparticles of metals and metal oxides using plant seeds extract involves providing a solution comprising a metal ion; providing a plant seeds extract solution that comprises a reducing agent; and combining the metal ion solution and the plant extract solution while stirring at room temperature to produce metal nanoparticles. The plant extract is obtained from Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds, and the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of silver (Ag), gold (Au) and zinc (Zn).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: KNG SAUD UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Manal Ahmed Gasmelseed Awad, Awatif Ahmed Hendi, Mai Abdelrahman Elobeid Wagealla, Khalid Mustafa Osman Ortashi, Promy Virk