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Green synthesis of Nb-doped ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic under visible light
- Authors
- Nguyen, T.H.A.; Le, V.T.; Doan, V.-D.; Tran, A.V.; Nguyen, V.C.; Nguyen, A.-T.; Vasseghian, Y.
- Issue Date
- 1-Feb-2022
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER
- Keywords
- Nb-dopped ZnO; Photocatalysis; Tetracycline antibiotic; Visible light
- Citation
- Materials Letters, v.308
- Journal Title
- Materials Letters
- Volume
- 308
- ISSN
- 0167-577X
- Abstract
- This study describes a novel green synthesis of Nb-ZnO based on Vernonia amygdalina leaves extract as a reactant without using any commercial chemicals. The fabricated composites were characterized and applied for degradation of tetracycline under visible light. Nb-ZnO samples showed markedly improved photocatalytic activity compared to ZnO. The photocatalyst with an Nb:Zn molar ratio of 1:1 had the highest tetracycline degradation efficiency, reached 93.2% in 180 min. The Nb-ZnO composite also possessed superior recyclability and stability. The photocatalytic mechanism was established with the main participation of •O2− and •OH reactive radicals. Nb-ZnO can be used as a promising photocatalyst for antibiotic removal. © 2021 Elsevier B.V.
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- Tran, Anh Vy
- Engineering (Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering)