An RSM Modeling and Optimization: Utilizing Zn Nanoparticles for 2,4-D Photocatalytic Degradation in Water

Abstract

Groundwater is the only source of clean water for human use in much of the world, but contaminants from the home, business, and agriculture—such as fertilizers and pesticides—can quickly contaminate it. The main objective of the current work was to investigate the photocatalytic removal of the herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) from an aqueous medium utilizing environmentally friendly zinc oxide nanoparticles. One of the main areas of research has been the possible use of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in antifungal, antibacterial, and optical applications. Due to their unique qualities, the well-known nanoparticles utilized in nanotechnology and nanoscience have a wide range of practical applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, and rural sectors. These particles are used to degrade contaminants during synthetic production. Due to the availability of dangerous synthetic compounds and the outrageous climatic openness in these nanoparticles' physical and substance growth, eco-friendly approaches to utilizing plants have been established. The study includes a brief history of the production of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their application in the pollutant 2,4 D degrading process. This study highlights the use of neem extract in the manufacture of zinc oxide nanoparticles and their application in the removal of contaminants.