Development of 2D zinc-aluminum hexagonal LDHs for greater catalytic degradation of food colorant Allura red dye: Catalytic property and DFT studies
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Allura Red (AR) is a synthetic food colorant that is found in the wastewater of several food companies. It is utilized in drinks, syrups, and instant drink powders. In this study, 2D Zinc-Aluminum hexagonal layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were successfully synthesized and demonstrated to be an effective catalyst for AR degradation. In the presence of sodium borohydride (NaBH 4 ), these synthesized LDHs demonstrated greater catalytic activity for AR degradation. According to the pseudo-first-order kinetic investigation, 2D Zinc-Aluminum hexagonal LDHs have excellent catalytic degradation activity toward AR. AR degradation rates can reach 77.03 % in 60 min, suggesting the fast catalytic efficacy of the resultant Zinc-Aluminum hexagonal LDHs in the presence of NaBH 4 . The experimental and DFT calculation findings revealed that an electric field existed between the surfaces, resulting in rapid electron movement. The outstanding catalytic activity indicates that Zinc-Aluminum hexagonal LDHs may have a good prospective use in organic dye wastewater treatment .
Source: Ceramics International
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,440
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