Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants Using Iron Lanthanum Oxide Nanoparticles

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ABSTRACT

The lanthanide oxide nanoparticles were used for the removal of pollutants towards environmental remediation. The enhanced properties and effectiveness of nanotechnology based materials makes them particularly suitable contender in detection of pollutants. The used particles synthesized by facile and easy method with additional standard modification. The origin of pollutants, their toxicity and influential effect of respective pollutants on the environment, humans and ecological system studied in details. The prepared nanoparticles as highly efficient probes, with novel methodology utilized for detection and removal of pollutants. The easy, cost effective and efficient technologies were performed for sensing of these pollutants. This article deals with mainly detection of pollutants present in water, air and soil by using nanomaterial. Further, these nanoparticle is utilized in degradation of various types of pollutants present in the environment.

Significance of the study:

This study highlights the potential of iron lanthanum oxide nanoparticles (FeLO NPs) as efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation, particularly in degrading dye pollutants, offering a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment.

Summary of the study:

The study synthesizes and characterizes iron lanthanum oxide nanoparticles (FeLO NPs) via a co-precipitation method. Characterization confirms their crystalline structure and surface topology. Photocatalytic tests show FeLO NPs degrade up to 90% of methylene blue under UV and visible light, indicating their effectiveness in pollutant breakdown.