Holmium doped Zinc molybdate and its anti-microbial activity

Bhupendra Kumar Kande; Prachi P Nimje

doi:10.55878/SES2025-5-2-17

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Spectrum of Emerging Sciences

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Holmium doped Zinc molybdate and its anti-microbial activity

Author(s): Bhupendra Kumar Kande, Prachi P Nimje

Email(s): prachinimje56@gmail.co

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Deptartment of Chemistry, Shri Shankaracharya Professional University Bhilai, India

Published In: Volume - 5, Issue - 2, Year - 2025

DOI: 10.55878/SES2025-5-2-17

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ABSTRACT:
Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global concern that necessitates the development of effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics. In this work, holmium-doped zinc molybdate (Ho–ZnMoO₄) nanomaterials were synthesized and investigated for antibacterial efficacy. Zinc molybdate, known for its chemical stability and multifunctionality, was modified by holmium incorporation to enhance defect states and surface reactivity. The antimicrobial performance was assessed against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using agar well diffusion. Results revealed concentration-dependent inhibition, with maximum zones of inhibition of 3.7 mm for E. coli and 0.8 mm for S. aureus at 30 µg/mL. These findings highlight the superior activity against Gram-negative bacteria and establish Ho–ZnMoO₄ as a promising nanomaterial for biomedical and environmental applications.

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Bhupendra Kumar Kande, Prachi P Nimje (2025), Holmium doped Zinc molybdate and its anti-microbial activity. Spectrum of Emerging Sciences, 5 (2) 72-76., DOI: https://doi.org/10.55878/SES2025-5-2-17

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