Novel franklinite-like synthetic zinc-ferrite redox nanomaterial: synthesis, and evaluation for degradation of diclofenac in water.

ABSTRACT: The current study investigates a novel redox technology based on synthetic franklinite-like zinc-ferrite nanomaterial with magnetic properties and redox nature for potential use in water treatment. Physicochemical characterization revealed the nanoscale size and AB₂O₄ spinel configuration of the zinc-ferrite nanomaterial. The redox activity of nanoparticles was tested for degradation of diclofenac (DCF) pharmaceutical in water, without any added external oxidants and under dark experimental conditions. Results revealed ~90% degradation in DCF (10 μM) within 2 min of reaction using 0.17 g/L Zn_1.0Fe_2.0O₄. Degradation of DCF was due to chemical reduction by surface electrons on zinc-ferrite and oxidation by oxygen-based radicals. Three by

SUBMITTER: Al-Anazi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7787998 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature