This research demonstrates photocatalytic degradation of Congo Red in water using biogenic silver nanoparticles, highlighting their environmental potential.
Key Points
Up to 98.9% degradation of Congo Red dye achieved under visible light in 8 minutes, showing effective photocatalytic activity.
Biogenic silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, providing an eco-friendly alternative for dye removal.
Characterization techniques confirmed the structure, morphology, and composition of the biosynthesized nanoparticles for environmental applications.
The process followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model, optimizing parameters for maximum dye degradation efficiency.