Eco-Friendly Photocatalytic Solutions: Synthesized TiO₂ Nanoparticles in Cellulose Membranes for Enhanced Degradation of Indigo Carmine Dye.

ABSTRACT: This study focuses on comparing the efficiency of commercially available TiO₂ (P25) with synthesized TiO₂ nanoparticles (TiO₂NP) impregnated in nonmodified cellulose membranes, specifically targeting the degradation of Indigo Carmine (IC) dye. We developed a novel method to enhance the interaction between cellulose and TiO₂, thereby improving efficiency and reusability. This involves dissolving microcrystalline cellulose in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMImCl) and dispersing the TiO₂ samples within this solution. The resulting cellulose membrane embedded with TiO₂ nanoparticles (TiO₂NP) exhibited a higher adsorption capacity and greater photocatalytic efficiency against IC compared to that of P25. This im

SUBMITTER: Matsudo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11525746 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature