Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using green algae Pectin for Efficient Photocatalytic Activity
نویسندگان
1 Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran
2 Department of Chemistry, Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran
3 Department of Chemistry, Qom University of Technology, Qom, Iran
doi
10.22090/jwent.2025.03.005چکیده
This study utilized pectin extracted from green algae to synthesize environmentally friendly silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The identity of the pectin was verified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). A variety of methods, such as ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and FT-IR, were used to characterize the synthesized AgNPs. These characterizations revealed that the AgNPs were crystalline and had a spherical shape, with an average size of about 13 nm. The photocatalytic activity of the AgNPs was evaluated through the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and the degradation of methylene blue (MB). The reduction of 4-NP was observed using UV-Vis spectroscopy and was completed in just 15 minutes, while the degradation of MB was achieved within 10 minutes. These findings demonstrate the significant potential of pectin-based AgNPs for effectively removing organic pollutants. These pollutants are commonly found in industrial wastewater and pose significant environmental concerns.
