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One Post Biosynthesis of Novel Ternary Nanocomposite ZnO/CuO/Cu2MgO3 for Enhancing Photocatalytic Degradation of Bromocresol Green in Wastewater
This study presents a novel approach to address synthetic dye pollution in wastewater by introducing a novel ZnO/CuO/Cu 2 MgO 3 nanocomposite (NC) synthesized using a green method involving Common Rue plant extract. Through a series of meticulous experimental procedures, the synthesized materials ex...
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Published in: | Journal of cluster science 2024-03, Vol.35 (3), p.765-777 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | This study presents a novel approach to address synthetic dye pollution in wastewater by introducing a novel ZnO/CuO/Cu
2
MgO
3
nanocomposite (NC) synthesized using a green method involving
Common Rue
plant extract. Through a series of meticulous experimental procedures, the synthesized materials exhibited remarkable properties. The ZnO/CuO/Cu
2
MgO
3
NC exhibits a moderate band gap energy of 1.5 eV, confirming its semiconductor nature. XRD analysis revealed crystallite sizes of 29 nm. FTIR analysis provided insights into chemical compositions. SEM reveals well-defined, spherical nanocomposite particles. The research aims to investigate the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of this nanocomposite, with a focus on removing Bromocresol Green (BCG), a recalcitrant synthetic dye in wastewater. Photocatalytic degradation experiments demonstrate an impressive 99.66% BCG removal efficiency through adsorption within 75 min of solar irradiation with a rate constant of 0.091 min
−1
. The nanocomposites exhibited excellent recyclability, maintaining their photocatalytic activity over five consecutive cycles. This study introduces an eco-friendly nanocomposite and synthesis approach, offering a rapid and efficient solution for BCG degradation and addressing the challenges posed by synthetic dye pollutants in wastewater. |
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ISSN: | 1040-7278 1572-8862 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10876-023-02519-3 |