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Investigation on Photocatalytic Activity of Copper (II) Oxide Nanoparticles for the Bio Fabrication and Industrial Applications

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Photocatalysis uses photonic energy to start the chemical reaction. Some of the most frequent uses of photocatalytic oxidation reactions are pollution reduction, self-cleaning, and self-disinfecting products. Therefore, the present study aimed to synthesize the copper (II) oxide nanoparticles utilizing citric acid with co-precipitation techniques. The physicochemical properties of synthesized copper(II) oxide nanoparticles were characterized by UV–Vis spec, SEM, HRTEM, XRD, and FTIR analysis. According to XRD technique and direct HRTEM measurements, the average particle size of copper (II) oxide nanoparticles was around 30–50 nm. The agglomerated spheres were depicted in surface morphological analyses using SEM and TEM. The presence of copper (II) oxide stretching mode was determined by strong peaks in the FTIR spectrum, and the absorbance peak of the UV–Vis spectrum revealed bandgap energy of 1.75 eV. In addition, the antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli is also enhanced and inhibit growth of these bacteria. Also, the photocatalytic degradation of MB dye is completely achieved in 100 min. Based on this result, it can be indicated that copper (II) oxide nanoparticle is an effective photocatalytic materials and can be use in wastewater treatment in future prospective.

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  1. Department of Marine Biotechnology, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Kanathur, 603112, India

    R. Vijayaraj

  2. Department of Physics, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Kanathur, 603112, India

    P. Kurinjinathan, K. Rajesh & K. Anandan

  3. Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, 641021, India

    P. Kurinjinathan

  4. Department of Physics, Nandha Engineering College (Autonomous), Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638052, India

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  5. Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnan Koil, 626128, India

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Vijayaraj, R., Kurinjinathan, P., Rajesh, K. et al. Investigation on Photocatalytic Activity of Copper (II) Oxide Nanoparticles for the Bio Fabrication and Industrial Applications. Chemistry Africa 6, 1297–1303 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-022-00566-3

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