Chlorpyrifos is a broad-spectrum organophosphate pesticide widely used for agricultural and nonagricultural applications that can highly intervene and impact with the ecosystem and affects both biotic and abiotic components. Photocatalytic degradation process using nanoparticles and nanocomposites are more fascinating as they are rapid and e cient than the existing other degradation routes. In this study, Curcubita maxima leaves are used as a novel source for green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide -silver composite in a single pot. Characterization of the novel phyto source driven composite was performed by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared analysis, X-ray diffraction analysis and eld emission scanning electron microscopic methods. The assessment of degradation effect of chlorpyrifos by the synthesized nanocomposite was performed. The photocatalytic activity of the composite was demonstrated through two different process as adsorption under room temperature and photocatalysis in the presence of sunlight. Different parameters such as pH, time, photocatalyst dose and pesticide concentration were optimized. The adsorption isotherms governing the photocatalytic adsorption process were investigated to predict the adsorption capacity of the synthesized nanocomposite. In addition, the results of antimicrobial activity of the nanocomposite against grampositive, gram-negative bacteria and antifungal activity were also been found to be highly promising to utilize this composite for the removal of microbial contaminations in wastewater treatment.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2025 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.