Cu2O/CuO Nanoparticle-Cotton Fiber Biocomposite Catalyst: Self-Improvement through Morphological Changes during Methyl Orange Degradation

In this study, the application of a novel polymer-supported Cu2O/CuO nanoparticle catalyst for the efficient degradation of an organic dye, in which the nanoparticle catalyst is incorporated within a natural plant fiber matrix, is presented. The use of plant fibers provides a renewable and environme...

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Published in:Langmuir 2024-12, Vol.40 (52), p.27174-27182
Main Authors: Hillyer, Matthew B., Jordan, Jacobs H., Ernst, Nicholas E., Nam, Sunghyun, Easson, Michael W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this study, the application of a novel polymer-supported Cu2O/CuO nanoparticle catalyst for the efficient degradation of an organic dye, in which the nanoparticle catalyst is incorporated within a natural plant fiber matrix, is presented. The use of plant fibers provides a renewable and environmentally friendly support material, and enhances the catalytic efficiency over consecutive degradation cycles. This innovative design promotes the efficient adsorption and degradation of dye. The nanoparticle biocomposite showed a remarkable capacity to degrade methyl orange in solution (50 ppm, 150 mL) in
ISSN:0743-7463
1520-5827
1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c02405