Derakhshani, E., Naghizadeh, A., Mortazavi-Derazkola, S. orcid.org/0000-0002-1775-4525 et al. (1 more author) (2024) Pulicaria gnaphalodes-assisted green synthesis of NiFe₂O₄@ZnO nanocomposites for sustainable remediation of an antibiotic from aqueous solution. Applied Water Science, 14 (5). 94. ISSN 2190-5487
Abstract
In this study, the NiFe₂O₄@ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized in a simple, accessible and affordable method using Pulicaria gnaphalodes plant extract as a reducing agent. The structural characteristics of this nanocomposite were determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, X-ray energy diffraction spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering. TEM micrograph confirmed the formation of spherical and cubic spinel ferrite with average dimensions of 75–85 nm. Some parameters such as pH, dose of NiFe₂O₄@ZnO nanocomposite, concentration of penicillin G and reaction time to reach optimal conditions were investigated. According to the results of the present research, the photocatalyst process along with the use of NiFe₂O₄@ZnO nanocomposite as an oxidizing agent is an effective method in degradation of the penicillin G antibiotic from aqueous solutions.
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Keywords: | Photocatalytic, Nickel ferrite, Zinc oxide, Penicillin G, Green synthesis, Degradation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Chemistry (Leeds) > Inorganic Chemistry (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2024 12:35 |
Last Modified: | 10 Jul 2024 12:35 |
Published Version: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13201-0... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s13201-024-02160-z |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:214081 |