A multidisciplinary approach to green nanotechnology: Synthesis, characterization, molecular docking, and biological applications of CuO/TiO <sub>2</sub> and CuO/TiO <sub>2</sub> @Chitosan nanocomposites derived from <i>M. chamomilla</i>
Journal: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
Year: 2026

Green synthesis of antimicrobial nanocomposites (NCs) offers a promising strategy to combat drug-resistant bacteria, a growing global health threat. In this work, we report the first-time green synthesis of CuO/TiO 2 @Chitosan NCs using Matricaria chamomilla extract, uniquely combining phytochemicals and a natural biopolymer in a single-step biosynthesis. An anthrone assay confirms that CuO/TiO 2 NC stability is due to carbohydrates, while the interaction of NCs with chitosan causes increased ca