We report large-scale biosynthesis of copper nanoparticles using an extract of henna leaves as reductant. Due to the substantial electrical conductivity of the calcined copper nanoparticles, we used them to prepare conductive nanobiocomposites utilizing collagen waste. We demonstrate that the nanobiocomposites, when inserted between batteries, illuminate a light emitting diode lamp.
K. Cheirmadurai, S. Biswas, R. Murali and P. Thanikaivelan, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 19507 DOI: 10.1039/C4RA01414F
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