Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater

These days, a material with antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity is highly needed due to the developing problem of water contamination by wastewater released from the expanding paper, ink, leather, and textile industries as well as provides with disease-causing pathogenic microorganisms. Zinc o...

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Main Authors: Murugesan Balaji, Pattulingam Rajesh, Sathasivam Kavica, Nagarajan Vignesh
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Language:English
Published: Iranian Environmental Mutagen Society 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.jwent.net/article_721164_6496a150ac6db1e9fb8b49ac89ff07aa.pdf
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Sathasivam Kavica
Nagarajan Vignesh
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description These days, a material with antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity is highly needed due to the developing problem of water contamination by wastewater released from the expanding paper, ink, leather, and textile industries as well as provides with disease-causing pathogenic microorganisms. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) lend interesting qualities that make them a viable photocatalyst for removing hazardous pollutants, especially methylene blue dyes (MB dyes), from wastewater. Nanoparticles Synthesised by the Coprecipitate method and synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV visible spectroscopy showing a prominent peak at 350 nm conforming to the formation of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles, while FT-IR analysis shows the biomolecules responsible for the functional group involved in the formation of nanoparticles. The surface morphology was confirmed from the SEM analysis and EDX shows the elemental composition present in the prepared sample. XRD pattern confirmed the partial crystal spherical form and crystal nature of the particle. The potential of the Zinc Oxide catalyst to degrade Methylene Blue under sunlight, various concentrations of pH, and different catalytic dosages are investigated. In irradiation of time, the photocatalytic activity under sunlight absorption of dye took place by 93% over 165min. The catalyst improved the degradation of the methylene blue dye, and a higher pH led the dye to degrade more effectively. The recovered catalyst showed deterioration percentages for four cycles.
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spelling doaj-art-4776e34b162e4ca690f385d68a6096d32025-08-20T04:03:18ZengIranian Environmental Mutagen SocietyJournal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology2476-72042476-66152025-02-01101243510.22090/jwent.2025.01.03721164Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of WastewaterMurugesan Balaji0Pattulingam Rajesh1Sathasivam Kavica2Nagarajan Vignesh3PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India.PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India.PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India.PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India.These days, a material with antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity is highly needed due to the developing problem of water contamination by wastewater released from the expanding paper, ink, leather, and textile industries as well as provides with disease-causing pathogenic microorganisms. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) lend interesting qualities that make them a viable photocatalyst for removing hazardous pollutants, especially methylene blue dyes (MB dyes), from wastewater. Nanoparticles Synthesised by the Coprecipitate method and synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV visible spectroscopy showing a prominent peak at 350 nm conforming to the formation of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles, while FT-IR analysis shows the biomolecules responsible for the functional group involved in the formation of nanoparticles. The surface morphology was confirmed from the SEM analysis and EDX shows the elemental composition present in the prepared sample. XRD pattern confirmed the partial crystal spherical form and crystal nature of the particle. The potential of the Zinc Oxide catalyst to degrade Methylene Blue under sunlight, various concentrations of pH, and different catalytic dosages are investigated. In irradiation of time, the photocatalytic activity under sunlight absorption of dye took place by 93% over 165min. The catalyst improved the degradation of the methylene blue dye, and a higher pH led the dye to degrade more effectively. The recovered catalyst showed deterioration percentages for four cycles.https://www.jwent.net/article_721164_6496a150ac6db1e9fb8b49ac89ff07aa.pdfrivea hypocrateriformiszinc oxide nanoparticlemethylene blueflower shaped nanostructure
spellingShingle Murugesan Balaji
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Sathasivam Kavica
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Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology
rivea hypocrateriformis
zinc oxide nanoparticle
methylene blue
flower shaped nanostructure
title Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
title_full Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
title_fullStr Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
title_full_unstemmed Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
title_short Biosynthesized ZnO Nanoparticles using Rivea Hypocrateriformis Pant Extract Assisted for Photocatalytic Activity in the Treatment of Wastewater
title_sort biosynthesized zno nanoparticles using rivea hypocrateriformis pant extract assisted for photocatalytic activity in the treatment of wastewater
topic rivea hypocrateriformis
zinc oxide nanoparticle
methylene blue
flower shaped nanostructure
url https://www.jwent.net/article_721164_6496a150ac6db1e9fb8b49ac89ff07aa.pdf
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