Rind of Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f extract for the synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Properties and application in model dye pollutant degradation
Diana Vanda Wellia, Atika Fildza Syuadi, Resha Mutia Rahma, Atika Syafawi, M. Rafli Habibillah, Syukri Arief, Kiki Adi Kurnia, Saepurahman Saepurahman, Yuly Kusumawati, Asep Saefumillah
Abstract
This study investigates the synthesis of TiO2 using the rind of Aloe vera (L.) Burm extract as a green-capping agent. It was discovered that adding the studied extract up to 10 % (TOAv10) increased the surface area and pore volume while maintaining the spherical shape of the nanoparticles. Overall, the TOAv4 sample has the highest photocatalytic activity compared to other samples and a good photocatalytic activity compared to TiO2 prepared without extract. The current findings provide an environmentally friendly and low-cost protocol for the synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles in the application of wastewater treatment.