Ag/Nd2o3-Zno Nanocomposite: Visible Active Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and its Antibacterial Activity
Arunpandian M.1, Selvakumar K.2, Nagarajan E. R.3, Arunachalam S.4
1M. Arunpandian, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Deemed to be University, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2K. Selvakumar, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Deemed to be University, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3E. R. Nagarajan, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Deemed to be University, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
4S. Arunachalam, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Deemed to be University, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 07 December 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 743-747 | Volume-9 Issue-2S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: B11771292S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.B1177.1292S219
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Abstract: In this scenario, the photocatalyst Ag/Nd2O3-ZnO (ANZ) are prepared under hydrothermal method and the complete build was confirmed by X-ray diffractometer, Scanning electron microscope with EDX spectroscopy. From the results, the crystalline structure was confirmed by PXRD spectroscopy. And in the SEM, spherical with sponge-like clustered morphology structure was shown and the presenting elements are confirmed by EDX spectroscopy. The suitable light needed for the degradation was selected by DRS-UV spectroscopy. The dye Methylene blue (MB) is degraded under visible light within 30 minutes with the efficiency of 98.12%. The catalyst is further analysed optimized concentration, different catalyst loading, and the catalyst efficiency was analyzed by reusability study. From the recyclability, the catalyst is stable up to the fifth run. Besides, the photocatalytic study the catalyst is analysed antibacterial activity. For the results, the Bacillus bacteria having more antibacterial activity compared to E.coli bacteria.
Keywords: Photocatalyst, Methylene Blue, Rare Earth Metal, Visible Light, Antibacterial Activity.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials