(425f) Optimized Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using a Simple Microwave-Assisted Method Conference: AIChE Annual MeetingYear: 2018Proceeding: 2018 AIChE Annual MeetingGroup: Materials Engineering and Sciences DivisionSession: Synthesis and Application of Inorganic Materials: Characterization Time: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 5:15pm-5:36pm Authors: Kumar, S. V., Lamar University Bafana, A., Lamar University Pawar, P. P., Lamar University Dahoumane, S. A., Yachay Tech University Jeffryes, C. S., Lamar University Optimized synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using a Simple Microwave-Assisted Method Shishir V. Kumar1, Adarsh Bafana1, Prasad Pawar1, Si Amar Dahoumane2, Clayton Jeffryes1, * 1Nanobiomaterials and Bioprocessing Laboratory (NABLAB), Dan F. Smith Department of Chemical Engineering, Lamar University, PO Box 10051, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA. cjeffryes@lamar.edu 2School of Biological Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador. *Corresponding author ABSTRACT: A facile microwave-assisted method for glucose reduced and starch stabilized colloidal copper oxide nanoparticles (CuNPs) has been designed. This work used experimental design to maximize CuNP production in the synthesis procedure as determined through its UV absorbance. All samples displayed a maximum surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at 284 nm. This preliminary observation signifies that the method consistently produces CuNPs with similar sizes as there is no observed blue or red shift in the position of the SPR peak. The CuNPs will be further characterized to identify the chemical composition using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and through the assessment of its electronic properties using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and impedance testing. Their morphology will be studied using Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The CuNPs will also be investigated for applications as an antibacterial agent, a potential supercapacitor as well as for waste water remediation. Topics: Nanomaterials Sustainable Engineering