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Photo-Catalytic Decolouration of Rhodamine B Dye Using ZVI Nanopowder Synthesized by Chemical Reduction Method


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1 P.G. Dept of Environment Science and Technology (DEST), Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Vallabh Vidyanagar -388120 (Gujarat), India
2 Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences, New Vallabh Vidyanagar-388121 (Gujarat), India
3 Dept of Bioscience & Environment Science, N.V.Patel college of Pure and applied sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar -388120 (Gujarat), India
 

Background: Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RB) Dye was carried out with ZVI nanopowder. The effect of parameters such as the amount of catalyst, concentration of the dye on photo catalytic degradation of RB is studied.

Methods: Zero valent iron (ZVI) powder with crystallite size around 50 to 60 nm was prepared by chemical reduction route. The product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscope (TEM).

Findings: The results reveal that the maximum decolorization (more than 95%) of dye occurred with ZVI catalyst in 6 - 8 hours of UV irradiation.

Application: The results suggest that, the ZVI may potentially offer a simple and low-cost option for abatement of dyes. Possible applications of ZVI in water treatment plants are proposed and the potential benefits are discussed.


Keywords

ZVI Nanoparticles, Rhodamine B, XRD, TEM.
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Authors

Hiral Soni
P.G. Dept of Environment Science and Technology (DEST), Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Vallabh Vidyanagar -388120 (Gujarat), India
J. I. Nirmal Kumar
P.G. Dept of Environment Science and Technology (DEST), Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Vallabh Vidyanagar -388120 (Gujarat), India
Khushal Patel
Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences, New Vallabh Vidyanagar-388121 (Gujarat), India
Rita N. Kumar
Dept of Bioscience & Environment Science, N.V.Patel college of Pure and applied sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar -388120 (Gujarat), India

Abstract


Background: Photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RB) Dye was carried out with ZVI nanopowder. The effect of parameters such as the amount of catalyst, concentration of the dye on photo catalytic degradation of RB is studied.

Methods: Zero valent iron (ZVI) powder with crystallite size around 50 to 60 nm was prepared by chemical reduction route. The product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscope (TEM).

Findings: The results reveal that the maximum decolorization (more than 95%) of dye occurred with ZVI catalyst in 6 - 8 hours of UV irradiation.

Application: The results suggest that, the ZVI may potentially offer a simple and low-cost option for abatement of dyes. Possible applications of ZVI in water treatment plants are proposed and the potential benefits are discussed.


Keywords


ZVI Nanoparticles, Rhodamine B, XRD, TEM.