Authors: Dr. Rishu Agarwal, Professor RituRathor
Abstract: The continuous release of pollutants into environment has increased significant environmental pollution and public health concerns due to their persistence and biological activity. This study is based on synthesis and application of an ecofriendly TiO2biomass carbon hybrid photocatalyst for the degradation of emerging pollutants such as diclofenac, methylene blue, and bisphenol-A under visible light irradiation. Structural, morphological, and optical analyses confirmed improved surface characteristics and extended light absorption compared to pristine TiO₂. The developed photocatalyst achieved degradation efficiencies that exceed 90% for pharmaceutical and endocrine disrupting compounds within 120 minutes. Kineticof these reactionsfollow a pseudofirstorder path and the catalyst retained high activity even after multiple reuse cycles. The findings demon-strate the potential of eco friendly photocatalytic materials as sustainable solutions for advanced wastewater treatment.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18514969
