Chemical Potency of Cobalt Doped Modified Graphite Electrode Prepared by Electrochemical Method and its Application in Degrading Solution of Rhodamine-B dye

Abstract

Primary goal of the present study is to progress a methodological framework for Rhodamine-B dye degradation using cobalt doped graphite modified electrode in aqueous solution by electrochemical method. This is environmentally friendly method. Rate study for Rh-B dye degradation under various parameters like concentration, applied current and temperature were studied and compared between Graphite electrode and Cobalt graphite electrode. Ultra Violet-Visible spectral data and Chemical oxygen demand values are evident for the complete degradation of Rhodamine-B in aqueous solution during anodic oxidation using the modified Co/graphite electrode. The dye degradation efficiency for Cobalt graphite modified electrode (Co/GME) increases by 77% compared to graphite electrode. The COD values decreases to ~98% than the initial COD after degradation with Co/GME. Increase in applied current, temperature increases the rate of degradation and follows first order kinetics up to 60% of the reaction. Hydroxyl (.OH) free radicals are produced by advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), which are attack the dye molecules and cause them to degrade. SEM/EDAX is used to observe the formation of cobalt layer in the rod of graphite. Under various laboratory settings ICE values were computed, it shows that Cobalt doped graphite modified electrode acts as a good anode to degrade Rh-B dye and it converted into CO2, H2O, and other basic inorganic salts. This procedure is straightforward, inexpensive, and can be used to treat wastewater that contains organics.