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Zeghdi S, Laouini SE, Mohammed HA, Bouafia A, Tedjani ML, Abdullah MMS, Trzepieciński T. Improved Synthesis of Cu 2O NPs and Ascorbic Acid-Modified Derivatives for Adsorption of Brilliant Cresyl Blue: Surface and Reusability Studies. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2358. [PMID: 38793424 PMCID: PMC11123289 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
This study addresses the critical need for efficient and recyclable photocatalysts for water treatment applications by presenting a novel approach for the synthesis and characterization of copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticles modified with ascorbic acid (Cu2O/AA). The motivation for this research stems from the increasing concern about environmental pollution caused by organic pollutants, such as Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB), and the necessity for sustainable solutions to mitigate this issue. Through comprehensive characterization techniques including Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), zeta potential measurements, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, we demonstrate a significant modification to the electronic structure, enhancing the photocatalytic activity of Cu2O/AA. BET analysis revealed a mesoporous structure with a specific surface area of 2.7247 m2/g for Cu2O/AA, further emphasizing its potential for enhanced catalytic performance. The photocatalytic degradation studies showcased remarkable efficiency improvements, with degradation coefficients of 30.8% and 73.12% for Cu2O NPs and Cu2O/AA NC, respectively, within a 120 min timeframe. Additionally, recyclability experiments indicated sustained efficiency over five consecutive cycles, with both catalysts retaining crystalline integrity. These findings underscore the promising potential of Cu2O/AA nanoparticles as highly efficient and recyclable photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants, offering superior performance compared to pure Cu2O NPs and addressing the pressing need for sustainable water treatment solutions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saad Zeghdi
- Laboratory of Recovery and Promotion of Saharan Resources, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Material Sciences, University Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla 30000, Algeria;
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- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria; (H.A.M.); (A.B.); (M.L.T.)
- Laboratory of Biotechnology Biomaterial and Condensed Matter, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria; (H.A.M.); (A.B.); (M.L.T.)
- Laboratory of Biotechnology Biomaterial and Condensed Matter, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria; (H.A.M.); (A.B.); (M.L.T.)
- Laboratory of Biotechnology Biomaterial and Condensed Matter, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria; (H.A.M.); (A.B.); (M.L.T.)
- Laboratory of Biotechnology Biomaterial and Condensed Matter, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, El-Oued 39000, Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Manufacturing Processes and Production Engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology, Al. Powstańców Warszawy 8, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland;
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Feng J, Wang Y, Qin X, Lv Y, Huang Y, Yang Q, Li G, Kong M. Revealing Molecular Mechanisms of Colorless Transparent Polyimide Films under Photo-Oxidation. Polym Degrad Stab 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2023.110294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Plouzeau M, Piogé S, Peilleron F, Fontaine L, Pascual S. Polymer/dye blends: Preparation and optical performance: A short review. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Maud Plouzeau
- Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), UMR 6283 CNRS – Le Mans Université Le Mans Cedex 9 France
- CASCADE Light Technologies Clamart France
- Polyvia Formation, Pôle universitaire d'Alençon Campus de Damigny Damigny France
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- Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), UMR 6283 CNRS – Le Mans Université Le Mans Cedex 9 France
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- Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), UMR 6283 CNRS – Le Mans Université Le Mans Cedex 9 France
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- Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), UMR 6283 CNRS – Le Mans Université Le Mans Cedex 9 France
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Kostjukov VV. Photoexcitation of brilliant cresyl blue dye in aqueous solution: TD-DFT study. Mol Phys 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00268976.2021.1996647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Optical properties of Bromothymol Blue/PVA Composite: Development of flexible high performance laser filter. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-021-02452-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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