Vol. 12, Issue 1 (2024)
Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and biochemical applications of Fe2O3/RGO Nanocomposite
Author(s): Dr. Ravi Kota, Dr. Sowbhagya Lakshmi Matcha and Dr. T Narasimhulu
Abstract: In this study, the author describes the synthesis of a binary nanocomposite, Fe2O3/RGO, through a straightforward and environmentally friendly hydrothermal process. To clarify the synthetic composite's structural and optical characteristics, it is thoroughly characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM-EDS, UV-DRS, and TGA. The produced composite is tested for photo catalysis, with an emphasis on the degradation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), a model dye pollutant, when exposed to visible light. Furthermore, the composite's antibacterial effectiveness is assessed against the Bacillus subtilis bacteria. The structural and morphological features of various examples are examined using FESEM, or scanning electron microscopy), revealing a nanofibrils structure reminiscent of pure Fe2O3. Photo catalytic activity is assessed by measuring 4-NP's deterioration, and the Fe2O3/RGO nanocomposite exhibits superior performance compared to experimental results with Fe2O3 alone. Under visible light irradiation, the nanocomposite uses H2O2 as a catalyst and in 50 minutes virtually completely (98%) degrades 4-NP. Interestingly, the research shows that the nanocomposite outperforms Fe2O3 in terms of antibacterial efficiency against gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) at all three dilutions. These findings underscore the promising potential of the Fe2O3/RGO nanocomposite in both photo catalytic applications and antimicrobial interventions.
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Dr. Ravi Kota, Dr. Sowbhagya Lakshmi Matcha, Dr. T Narasimhulu. Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and biochemical applications of Fe2O3/RGO Nanocomposite. Int J Chem Stud 2024;12(1):01-07.
