Behnaz Afzalian Mend - Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Gonabad, Iran
Fatemeh Gandomkar - Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Gonabad, Iran
Rohina Afrooze - Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Gonabad, Iran
Hossein Zamani - Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran

Cupric oxide (CuO), having a variety of chemo-physical properties. CuO nanostructures have unique magnetic and super-hydrophobic properties. In this research, we have investigated the use of leaf extract to synthesize CuO nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) by low temperature and facile method. The aqueous solution of artemisia extract with Cu2+ ions was mixed at room temperature. The effect of pH on ended products was investigated using the ammonia solution. The CuO-NPs were confirmed for their nano structure through PXRD and SEM image. Moreover, the application of nano cupric oxide as adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals was studied.

Artemisia extract, CuO-NPs, adsorbent, heavy metals