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: Received: 23 May 2024 / Approved: 23 May 2024 / Online: 24 May 2024 (05:47:11 CEST)
How to cite:
Etefa, H.; Dejene, F. Green Synthesis Photoluminescent of Carbon Dots Extracted from Black Mulberry Fruits for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant. Preprints2024, 2024051578. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1578.v1
Etefa, H.; Dejene, F. Green Synthesis Photoluminescent of Carbon Dots Extracted from Black Mulberry Fruits for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant. Preprints 2024, 2024051578. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1578.v1
Etefa, H.; Dejene, F. Green Synthesis Photoluminescent of Carbon Dots Extracted from Black Mulberry Fruits for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant. Preprints2024, 2024051578. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1578.v1
APA Style
Etefa, H., & Dejene, F. (2024). Green Synthesis Photoluminescent of Carbon Dots Extracted from Black Mulberry Fruits for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1578.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Etefa, H. and FB Dejene. 2024 "Green Synthesis Photoluminescent of Carbon Dots Extracted from Black Mulberry Fruits for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutant" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.1578.v1
Abstract
Biosynthesis of C-dots using black mulberry fruit as a precursor for C-dot synthesis is a novel approach. We successfully synthesized C-dots from the fruit extract by employing a hydrothermal autoclave. This green synthesis method offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly route for C-dot production. Our results demonstrate the efficient degradation of pollutants under visible light irradiation, indicating the strong photocatalytic activity of the C-dots. This finding has implications for environmental remediation and the elimination of harmful substances, showcasing the potential practical applications of C-dots in addressing water contamination issues. We made an effort to identify the optimum doping concentration of C-dots and found that 0.2 mol% was the sweet spot. At this concentration, the photodegradation of pollutants reached an impressive 95.8%. The enhanced photocatalytic activity can be attributed to increased electron trapping due to more surface sites and different absorption wavelengths. This work contributes to the synthesis of carbon dots using black mulberry fruits as a sustainable precursor, as well as the comprehensive analysis of their optical and photocatalytic properties.
Keywords
C-dots; Photodegradation; Black mulberry fruits; Photoluminescence; Pollutant
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Materials Science and Technology
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