Revolutionizing fuel production through biologically synthesized zero-dimensional nanoparticles
Yogeshwari Vyas, Priyanka Chundawat, Dharmendra Dharmendra, Purnima Chaubisa, Mukesh Kumar, Pinki B. Punjabi, Chetna Ameta
Abstract
. The yield of hydrogen production using the composite was 35.7 and 29 times greater than that of CuSe alone for TB and CR, respectively. Spectroscopic techniques such as XRD, UV-Vis, FESEM, HRTEM, XPS, FTIR, BET, and TGA were used to characterize the composite, and the results revealed that the composite had superior degradation rates compared to CuSe alone, with the degradation rate being enhanced by about three times. GCMS analysis was used to investigate the intermediate and possible degradation pathways. Overall, this study highlights the potential of biosynthesized CQDs as effective photocatalysts for the sustainable management of wastewater and production of fuel.