<![CDATA[Nanotechnology is developing rapidly with a variety of synthetic materials, apart from the perceived work efficiency, which is also prioritized in terms of safety and non-toxicity. The synthesis that has the potential to be carried out based on these criteria is the type of Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles. ZnO nanoparticles were prepared by a biosynthetic method using pineapple peel extract as a reducing agent. This study aims to look at the effect of adding Ag to ZnO nanoparticles. The percentage variation of Ag to ZnO is 1%, 3%, and 5%. The pineapple peel extract was mixed with 0.05 M (Zn(NO3)2)·6H2O and 0.05 M AgNO3 precursor solutions. The solution was heated at 80 °C for 2 hours. The results of the biosynthesis were characterized using Spectroscopy UV-Vis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The UV-Vis spectrum informs that strong absorption occurs at wavelengths below 400 nm. The maximum absorption is shown by sample ZnO:Ag 3% and the minimum absorption is shown by the pure ZnO sample. XRD characterization showed that the formation of seven diffraction peaks occurs at a diffraction angle (2θ) of: 31.729°; 34,397°; 36,214°; 47,467°; 56,541°; 62.831°; and 67.922°. The SEM results showed surface morphology of ZnO and ZnO:Ag 1% samples are floral and spherical, while ZnO:Ag 3% and ZnO:Ag 5% samples are coral rocks.]]>
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