SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SELENIUM NANO PARTICLES BY HIGH ENERGY BALL MILLING (HEBM) TECHNIQUE
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Date
2020-07
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
In present day, supplementation of extra minerals and vitamins is highly essential in
commercial diets due to high productivity and to withstand the detrimental effects of different
stresses. Selenium is one of essential trace minerals for better growth and productivity as well
as anti-stressor in commercial broilers. Nano-selenium can effectively be synthesized through
High Energy Ball Milling (HEBM) technique from its precursor, for use in commercial
broilers as anti-stressor and to support multiple bodily functions. The prepared nano
particle had 44.5 % of selenium as measured by Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDAX) analysis
with the product yield of 50 g/hr. The chemical composition of sodium selenite powder was
same as that of the original mega particle. The size of Se nano particle ranged from 37-85
nm as analyzed through Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM). X-Ray
diffraction pattern confirmed that the synthesized Se nano particle was free of impurities and
provided accurate information on the atomic arrangements. The Fourier Transform Infra-
Red (FTIR) spectrum of synthesized nano particle source of selenium peaks was located at
3023.26, 2800.12, 2502.23, 2314.17, 1610.40 and 1413.30 cm-1 which showed chemical
bonding in a target material. The zeta potential of nano selenium was -23.30 mV when
analyzed through particle size analyzer. Se nano-particles could be successfully synthesized
through High Energy Ball Milling method from its precursor and could be characterized
for its quantity, size, shape, stability and purity. The synthesized Se nano-particles could be
utilized for the conduct of biological trial in commercial broilers.
Description
TNV_IJVASR_49(4)_Jul2020_45-51
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Poultry Science