Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment

Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesised using Rubia cordifolia root extract and their photocatalytic degradation and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. Among all dopant concentrations, UV-VIS analysis of 5 % Cu–ZnO NPs revealed a clean shift towards the visible range with a reduction...

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Main Authors: Jeevan Mathew Tharayil, Prakash Chinnaiyan, Arumugam Sathasivan
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Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
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description Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesised using Rubia cordifolia root extract and their photocatalytic degradation and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. Among all dopant concentrations, UV-VIS analysis of 5 % Cu–ZnO NPs revealed a clean shift towards the visible range with a reduction in the band gap from 3.2 eV for pristine ZnO to 2.98 eV. Formed NPs were identified as wurtzite crystal structure (size of 16.67 nm) having functional group of ZnO, using XRD and FTIR analysis. Highest photocatalytic degradation efficiencies of both Alizarine Red (AZ) (80 %) and Rhodamine B (RhB) (82 %) dyes were by 5 % Cu–ZnO NPs. Statistical modelling and optimization were conducted using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), resulting in development of models having >90 % predictive accuracy. Furthermore, the biogenic Cu–ZnO nanoparticles exhibits effective antimicrobial properties against both gram-positive (S. aureus) and gram-negative (E. coli) bacteria. The biogenic synthesis approach demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic efficiency and antimicrobial properties, suggesting its potential for environmentally friendly applications.
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spelling doaj-art-7301bbe64e004fa4b311a229e4c6df6e2025-08-20T01:56:39ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry2666-08652024-01-01910043510.1016/j.crgsc.2024.100435Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessmentJeevan Mathew Tharayil0Prakash Chinnaiyan1Arumugam Sathasivan2Department of Civil Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 641112, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 641112, India; Corresponding author.School of Eng, Design and Built Enviro, Western Sydney University, AustraliaCu-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesised using Rubia cordifolia root extract and their photocatalytic degradation and antimicrobial properties were evaluated. Among all dopant concentrations, UV-VIS analysis of 5 % Cu–ZnO NPs revealed a clean shift towards the visible range with a reduction in the band gap from 3.2 eV for pristine ZnO to 2.98 eV. Formed NPs were identified as wurtzite crystal structure (size of 16.67 nm) having functional group of ZnO, using XRD and FTIR analysis. Highest photocatalytic degradation efficiencies of both Alizarine Red (AZ) (80 %) and Rhodamine B (RhB) (82 %) dyes were by 5 % Cu–ZnO NPs. Statistical modelling and optimization were conducted using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), resulting in development of models having >90 % predictive accuracy. Furthermore, the biogenic Cu–ZnO nanoparticles exhibits effective antimicrobial properties against both gram-positive (S. aureus) and gram-negative (E. coli) bacteria. The biogenic synthesis approach demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic efficiency and antimicrobial properties, suggesting its potential for environmentally friendly applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666086524000407Rubia cordifoliaCu–ZnOPhotocatalysisDyeModelling
spellingShingle Jeevan Mathew Tharayil
Prakash Chinnaiyan
Arumugam Sathasivan
Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Rubia cordifolia
Cu–ZnO
Photocatalysis
Dye
Modelling
title Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
title_full Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
title_fullStr Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
title_full_unstemmed Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
title_short Rubia-inspired biogenic synthesis of Cu–ZnO nanocomposites: Dual-modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
title_sort rubia inspired biogenic synthesis of cu zno nanocomposites dual modelling of visible light photocatalytic degradation and antibacterial assessment
topic Rubia cordifolia
Cu–ZnO
Photocatalysis
Dye
Modelling
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666086524000407
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