Microwave-assisted synthesis of Nd-doped La2CuO4 perovskite photocatalysts for enhanced degradation of methyl orange and E. Coli inactivation in wastewater treatment

IF 5.9 3区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Saranya Arumugam , Murad Alsawalha , Priya Srivastava , AnbuMegala Murugesan , Orawan Rojviroon , Ranjith Rajendran , Natacha Phetyim , Thammasak Rojviroon
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The development of efficient perovskite photocatalysts remains a pivotal area of research for advanced water treatment technologies. In this study, Nd-doped La2CuO4 (La2-XNdXCuO4) perovskite photocatalysts were synthesized via a facile microwave-assisted combustion method. Comprehensive characterization revealed that the incorporation of Nd3+ ions into the La2CuO4 lattice significantly modified the structural, optical, and electronic properties of the material, collectively enhancing its photocatalytic degradation efficiency. Among the prepared compositions, La1.75Nd0.25CuO4 (LNCO3) exhibited the most remarkable performance, achieving a Methyl Orange (MO) degradation efficiency of 93 % (k = 0.0191 min−1), substantially higher than that of pristine La2CuO4 (72 %; k = 0.0088 min−1). Kinetic analyses confirmed that the photodegradation process follows a pseudo-first-order model. Radical scavenging experiments and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) analysis demonstrated that superoxide radicals (O2) and hydroxyl radicals (OH) were the predominant reactive oxygen species responsible for pollutant degradation. The photocatalyst also maintained excellent stability and reusability over six consecutive cycles without significant loss of activity. In addition to MO degradation, LNCO3 displayed superior antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) under visible-light irradiation, highlighting its dual functionality for chemical and biological contaminant removal. These findings underscore the potential of Nd-doped La2CuO4 as a robust photocatalyst for environmental remediation.
微波辅助合成nd掺杂La2CuO4钙钛矿光催化剂对废水中甲基橙的强化降解和大肠杆菌的灭活
高效钙钛矿光催化剂的开发仍然是先进水处理技术研究的关键领域。本研究采用微波辅助燃烧法合成了掺钕La2CuO4 (La2-XNdXCuO4)钙钛矿光催化剂。综合表征表明,在La2CuO4晶格中加入Nd3+离子显著改变了材料的结构、光学和电子性能,共同提高了其光催化降解效率。在制备的组合物中,La1.75Nd0.25CuO4 (LNCO3)表现出最显著的性能,对甲基橙(MO)的降解效率为93% (k = 0.0191 min−1),大大高于原始La2CuO4 (72%, k = 0.0088 min−1)。动力学分析证实了光降解过程遵循伪一阶模型。自由基清除实验和电子顺磁共振(EPR)分析表明,超氧自由基(•O2−)和羟基自由基(•OH)是污染物降解的主要活性氧。该光催化剂在连续六个循环中也保持了优异的稳定性和可重复使用性,而没有明显的活性损失。除了对MO的降解外,LNCO3在可见光照射下对大肠杆菌(E. coli)表现出优异的抗菌活性,突出了其去除化学和生物污染物的双重功能。这些发现强调了nd掺杂La2CuO4作为一种强大的环境修复光催化剂的潜力。
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期刊介绍: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry is published monthly in English by the Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. JIEC brings together multidisciplinary interests in one journal and is to disseminate information on all aspects of research and development in industrial and engineering chemistry. Contributions in the form of research articles, short communications, notes and reviews are considered for publication. The editors welcome original contributions that have not been and are not to be published elsewhere. Instruction to authors and a manuscript submissions form are printed at the end of each issue. Bulk reprints of individual articles can be ordered. This publication is partially supported by Korea Research Foundation and the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.
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