Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
graphene-metal
oxide
photocatalyst
(G-Mox)
was
prepared
in
a
low-cost
single
step
carbonization
process
for
an
alternative
solution
to
water
scarcity.
Photocatalytic
polymeric
composites
were
obtained
according
the
nonsolvent
induced
phase
separation
technique.
Photocatalyst
mixed
with
hydrolyzed
cellulose
(prepared
from
textile
waste)-PVDF
dimethyl
formamide
solution.
Physicochemical
and
structural
properties
of
powder
characterized
by
X
ray
diffractometer,
scanning
electron
microscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
analysis.
Photoluminescence
analysis
contact
angle
measurements
carried
out.
The
photocatalytic
synthesized
evaluated
batch
filtration
system
using
methyl
orange
(MO)
as
model
pollutant.
highest
decolorization
percentage
91.8%.
Kinetic
studies
revealed
that
Phc-30
composite
showed
removal
capacity
at
equilibrium
Qe:383
among
catalysts.
flux
rejection%
Phc-20
cell
calculated
42
L.m−
2.h−
1.bar
−
1
73%
respectively.
Phc
found
be
highly
reusable
suitable
membrane
materials
considerable
dye
performance
easy
applicability.
