Photocatalytic Degradation of New Fuchsine using Lead Chromate for Water Reuse: Efficiency and Degradation Pathway Contaminants Remediation

Abstract

This study investigates a novel property of lead chromate that enhances its effectiveness in degrading organic dye pollutants. This property arises from lead chromate's photocatalytic activity under visible light. Lead chromate samples were prepared using direct co-precipitation. Using the cationic dye New Fuchsine as a model molecule, the catalytic performance of these lead chromate compounds was investigated in order to evaluate their green catalytic activity. In order to assess the lead chromate degradation efficiency, the study looked at a number of experimental parameters, including the pH of the dye solution, contact time, lead chromate dosage, and initial concentration of New Fuchsine dye. Additionally, the study discusses potential mechanisms underlying the breakdown of New Fuchsine facilitated by lead chromate under visible light conditions.