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A novel biosynthesis of MgO/PEG nanocomposite for organic pollutant removal from aqueous solutions under sunlight irradiation

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The novel synthesis of MgO from Laurus nobilis L. leaves was prepared using the green synthesis method. It is using direct blending process to decorate MgO/PEG nanocomposite to enhance the photodegradation properties and examine its physical properties using diverse characterization techniques, including XRD, FTIR, SEM, EDX, and UV–Vis. X-ray diffraction reveals a cubic phase of MgO with a 37-nm grain size. SEM images confirm spherical nanoparticles with a diameter size of 22.9 nm. The optical energy gap of MgO NPs was 4.4 eV, and the MgO/PEG nanocomposite was 4.1 eV, which made it an efficient catalyst under sunlight. The photocatalytic activity of Rose Bengal (RB) and Toluidine Blue (TB) dyes at 5 × 10−5 mol/l dye concentration indicates excellent degradation efficiencies of 98% and 95% in 120 min, respectively, under sunlight irradiation. MgO/PEG is an excellent candidate nanocomposite for applications of photodegradation and could be used for its potential capability to develop conventionally used techniques.

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This work supported by Algerian Directorate General for Scientific Research and Technological Development-DGRSDT.

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  1. Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria

    Hamdi Ali Mohammed Mohammed, Meneceur Souhaila, Laouini Salah Eddine, Gamil Gamal Hasan & Iman Kir

  2. Laboratory of Biotechnology Biomaterials and Condensed Matter, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria

    Hamdi Ali Mohammed Mohammed, Meneceur Souhaila, Laouini Salah Eddine & Iman Kir

  3. LEVRES Laboratory, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria

    Mohammed Sadok Mahboub

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Mohammed Mohammed, H.A., Souhaila, M., Eddine, L.S. et al. A novel biosynthesis of MgO/PEG nanocomposite for organic pollutant removal from aqueous solutions under sunlight irradiation. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 57076–57085 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26422-6

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