Abstract

A significant amount of pollution is affecting the environment as a result of various factors. Among these factors include pharmaceutical waste, chemical waste discharges, pollution, and others. We have therefore turned to a method of treating these wastes to lessen the impact of pollution. Based on a study of photocatalytic activity using a supramagnetic catalyst—the magnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4)—photocatalysis offers the potential for the degradation of pollutants.
The magnetic iron oxide, or magnétite (Fe3O4), was produced chemically, and the nanoparticles were identified by diffraction of X-rays (DRX) and microscopy with balayage coupled to EDS (MEB-EDS). The synthesized particles were used as a catalyst for the degradation of pollutants that were already present, including Rhodamine B.
The following parameters were used to study the photodegradation of Rhodamine B: effect of catalyst mass, effect of solution pH, and effect of catalyst concentration.
The results obtained showed a good efficiency of Rhodamine B degradation. The best result is reached for acid pH (PH=2.36), at mass m=30mg and concentration C=3ppm for a minimal time of 35 min.

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Item Type:	Conference
Divisions:	» Laboratory sciences and technical water and environment
ePrint ID:	5318
Date Deposited:	2025-03-15
Further Information:	Google Scholar
URI:	https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/publication/article/5318

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