Ag0-Ag2O embedded nanocomposite hydrogel for adsorption-coupled-photocatalytic removal of triclosan

Gaurav Sharma*, Bharti Thakur, Amit Kumar, Mu Naushad, Dai Viet N. Vo, Fahad A. Al-Misned, Hamed A. El-Serehy, Florian J. Stadler

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Abstract

A simple microwave-assisted green reduction process has been used for fabricating Ag0-Ag2O-embedded nanocomposite hydrogel. The Ag0-Ag2O/nanocomposite hydrogel was applied for adsorption-coupled-photocatalytic removal of triclosan, and the excellent performance of 89% removal was achieved. The enhanced removal activity of Ag0-Ag2O/nanocomposite hydrogel could be explained by synergism effect taking place between nanocomposite hydrogel part acting as adsorbent and Ag0-Ag2O as photocatalyst. The chemical oxygen demand, effect of scavengers and reusability were also investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Article number128169
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume276
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2020
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Adsorption-coupled-photocatalysis
  • Nanocomposite hydrogel
  • Silver nanoparticles
  • Triclosan

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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