Degradation of acetamiprid using graphene-oxide-based metal (Mn and Ni) ferrites as Fenton-like photocatalysts

Author:

Tabasum Asma1,Bhatti Ijaz Ahmad1,Nadeem Nimra1,Zahid Muhammad1,Rehan Zulfiqar Ahmad2,Hussain Tajamal3,Jilani Asim4

Affiliation:

1. Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan

2. Department of Polymer Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan

4. Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Abstract This study aims to explore the photocatalytic potential of graphene-oxide-based metal ferrites for the degradation of acetamiprid (an odorless neonicotinoid pesticide). Metal (Mn and Ni) ferrites (along with their graphene oxide composites) were prepared by the hydrothermal method while graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized using a modified Hummer's method. The composites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The photocatalysts were studied for their Fenton-like advanced oxidation process to degrade acetamiprid. The composites showed excellent activity against acetamiprid degradation (>90%) in 60 min under UV irradiation. The detailed optimization study was carried out to investigate the influential variables (such as pH, catalyst dose, pollutant concentration, irradiation time, oxidant dose, etc.) to achieve enhanced degradation efficiency. Moreover, the findings were endorsed by central composite design (CCD). It was concluded that degradation was enhanced in an appropriate combination of photocatalyst and hydrogen peroxide. The magnetic character of the metal ferrites and their composites played an important role in the easy separation and reusability of these materials. The present findings result in highly effective, easy to handle and stable heterogeneous photo-Fenton materials for wastewater remediation.

Funder

Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Publisher

IWA Publishing

Subject

Water Science and Technology,Environmental Engineering

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