Cardiospermum halicacabum leaf extract assisted Ag and Zn doped biocompatible nanohydroxyapatite photocatalyst for efficient dye degradation from wastewater
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2024
Abstract
In the present study, Hydroxyapatite (HAp) (derived from blood clam shell), Zn, and Ag-doped Hydroxyapatite (Zn: HAp and Ag: HAp) (Cardiospermum halicacabum leaf extract assisted) were synthesized. The different morphologies such as homogeneous high-density particles with spherical shapes, clusters of rods, and a few needle-like and distinct rod-like are observed. FTIR and XPS analyses confirmed the presence of functional groups and the chemical state of the products. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that all synthesized compounds possessed the hexagonal crystal structure. HAp exhibited a high percentage of reflectance, and doped samples exhibit low bandgap energies. The prepared compounds showed excellent antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Moreover, the photocatalytic activities of all compounds against Rhodamine B (RhB) and Methylene blue (MB) dyes under UV light illumination were investigated. The study found Ag: HAp to be an effective photocatalyst for degradation of above-mentioned dyes in wastewater.
Keywords
Hydroxyapatite, Blood clam shell, Ag-HAp, Zn-HAp, Cardiospermum halicacabum
Divisions
nanotechnology
Publication Title
Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials
Volume
308
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher Location
RADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS