Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for wastewater treatment

Amal S. Al Rahbi*, Sharifa Al Awaid, Huda Al Amri, Rehab Al Syiabi, Hafsa Al Dowiki

Department of Applied Sciences, College of Applied Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman
*amal.alrahbi@utas.edu.om (corresponding author)

(2025) 324–331
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700023

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