A Magnetic CuFe₂O₄@MXene/g-C₃N₄ Composite for Efficient Visible-Light Degradation of Dyes and Pharmaceuticals
نویسندگان
1 Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
2 Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
3 Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
doi
10.22036/pcr.2025.558955.2783چکیده
In this study, we developed a novel magnetic composite material by integrating CuFe₂O₄ nanoparticles onto MXene nanosheets via a co-precipitation method, and subsequently loading it onto g-C₃N₄. The aim was to enhance the photocatalytic properties for environmental remediation, particularly the degradation of organic pollutants. The structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of the CuFe₂O₄@MXene/g-C₃N₄ composite were thoroughly characterized using photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, EDX, DRS, VSM, XRD, and FT-IR techniques. The results showed that each component CuFe₂O₄, MXene, and g-C₃N₄ played a crucial role in improving the composite's photocatalytic efficiency. Specifically, CuFe₂O₄ enhanced visible light absorption and charge separation, MXene provided a stable 2D platform for nanoparticle dispersion, and g-C₃N₄ extended the light absorption range while introducing additional active sites. As a result, the composite exhibited superior degradation efficiency for methylene blue, methyl orange, and ibuprofen compared to the individual components. This work demonstrates the potential of this composite material for effective environmental applications, offering a promising approach for the degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.
