The present work aims to synthesize nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide-titanium dioxide nanocomposite (N-rGO@TiO 2 ) using a simple, eco-friendly method and its applications in spectroscopic detection of heavy metal ions such as lead (Pb 2+ ), mercury (Hg 2+ ), and chromium-VI [Cr(VI)] in potable water. Initially, TiO 2 nanoparticles loaded N doped rGO sheets were fabricated by an ecological method using Gossypium hirsutum (cotton) seeds extract as a green reducing agent. Then, the N-rGO@TiO 2 nanocomposites were subjected for characterizations such as spectroscopic techniques, particle size analysis, zeta potential analysis, and spectroscopic sensing. Notably, the results of this study confirmed that N-rGO@TiO 2 exhibited countless stupendous features in terms of sensing of an analyte. Briefly, the UV-visible spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the successful synthesis of N-rGO@TiO 2 . The SEM images showed the wrinkled, folded, and cross-linked network structures that confirmed the surface modification and nitrogen doping in the rGO sheet and synthesis of N-rGO@TiO 2 . The EDAX study confirmed the elemental composition of the N-rGO@TiO 2 nanocomposite. Finally, due to the larger surface area, porous nature, high electron mobility, etc. the N-rGO@TiO 2 probe provides the lower detection limit for Pb 2+ , Hg 2+, and Cr (VI) as low as 50 nM, 15 µM, and 25 nM, respectively. Concisely, our study affirms the admirable sensitivity of N-rGO@TiO 2 nanocomposite to the Pb 2+ , Hg 2+, and Cr (VI) in potable water can provide better environmental remediation.
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