Synergistic catalytic and antibacterial activity, along with <i>in silico</i> molecular docking of bimetallic silver-copper-doped PVP-Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> nanostructures.
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ABSTRACT: Industrial wastewater treatment is a critical challenge requiring innovative solutions to address global water scarcity. In this work, magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 nanostructures (NSs) were successfully synthesized via a cost-effective and sustainable co-precipitation approach, doped with 3 wt% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and varying amounts (2 and 4 wt%) of silver-copper (Ag-Cu). The main purpose of this research was to investigate the ternary system's ability in dye degradation and its antibacterial properties. PVP, as a capping agent, regulates the growth of the NSs and provides stability. The incorporation of Ag-Cu minimizes agglomeration and promotes the formation of a network comprising PVP-capped NSs along with Ag-Cu nanoparticles (NPs). This interconnected network f
SUBMITTER: Altaf Z
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465013 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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