Open Access
Sneha N. Tambat,
Dhananjay H. More,
Parag Chavan,
Leena Patil,
Savita Patil,
Satpalsing K. Girase,
- Assistant Professor School of Science, Department of Chemistry, Sandip University, Trimbak Road, Nashik Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor School of Chemical Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor School of Science, Department of Chemistry, Sandip University, Trimbak Road, Nashik Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor School of Science, Department of Chemistry, Sandip University, Trimbak Road, Nashik Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor School of Chemical Sciences, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon Maharashtra India
- Assistant Professor School of Science, Department of Chemistry, Sandip University, Trimbak Road, Nashik Maharashtra India
Abstract
A highly efficient silver-assisted ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized using the co-precipitation method, a technique that ensures a controlled and homogeneous formation of the composite material. The high purity of the synthesized nanocomposite was confirmed through detailed FTIR spectra analysis, which showed clear and distinct peaks corresponding to the functional groups present, indicating the absence of significant impurities. To evaluate the photocatalytic capabilities of the nanocomposite, a series of tests were conducted under natural sunlight conditions. These tests employed methylene blue and methyl orange dyes as model organic pollutants, both maintained at a concentration of 10 ppm to simulate common environmental contamination scenarios.
Different loadings of the catalyst were tested to determine the optimal amount required for effective dye degradation. The experimental results revealed that a catalyst loading of 0.1 g was the most effective for achieving significant degradation of both dyes within the given parameters. Interestingly, the nanocomposite demonstrated a notably higher photocatalytic degradation efficiency for methylene blue compared to methyl orange, suggesting a preferential interaction or degradation pathway for the former.
These findings suggest that the prepared silver-assisted ZnO nanocomposite holds substantial potential for application in industrial wastewater treatment processes. The enhanced degradation of methylene blue indicates that the nanocomposite could be particularly useful in environments where this dye or similar organic pollutants are prevalent. This study offers a promising new pathway for the efficient and cost-effective degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater, highlighting the potential for scalable implementation in industrial settings to address environmental pollution challenges. Further research could focus on optimizing the synthesis process, exploring the degradation mechanisms in greater detail, and testing the nanocomposite against a broader range of pollutants to fully realize its application potential.
Keywords: Photocatalytic Degradation, Ag-ZnO Nanocomposite, Dye degradation
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Journal of Polymer and Composites
| Volume | |
| Received | May 14, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 15, 2024 |
| Published | August 7, 2024 |