Pourkodee D, Christina Rhoda J, Renuka Devee D, Muthukrishnan R M, Sailatha E
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Sustainable Solutions: ZnO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photocatalytic Treatment of Paracetamol and Diclofenac
This study introduces an efficient and environmentally friendly approach by utilizing synthesized ZnO nanoparticles to degrade pharmaceutical contaminants. The structural and optical properties of the nanoparticles were extensively characterized using Fluorescence spectrometry, UV–VIS spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, particle size analysis, Zeta potential, PXRD, FE-SEM, and EDAX techniques. The photocatalytic degradation of paracetamol (PARA) and diclofenac (DCF) was successfully achieved using ZnO in combination with Fenton’s reagent across a wide pH range (2.5, 7.0, and 10.5) and various light sources. Enhanced degradation efficiency was observed at lower pH levels (pH = 2.5) than at higher pH values (pH = 7.0 and 10.5) under all light sources tested. Notably, ZnO achieved complete degradation within 45 min under UV254 exposure at pH 2.5, outperforming other conditions tested. This research highlights the potential of ZnO photocatalysts and their functionalization to effectively mitigate the environmental impact of pharmaceutical pollutants.
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