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Transforming henna: from natural dye to photosensitizer for efficient photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol using a green-synthesized ZnO@henna nanocomposite

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ZnO@henna nanocomposite was developed using kaffir lime and henna extracts. The nanocomposite exhibited 93% degradation of 4-NP under blue LED light illumination for 120 minutes. The catalyst demonstrated excellent stability over four cycles.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra02154e

Authors: Dana A. Kader, Azhin H. Mohammed, Sewara J. Mohammed, Dara Muhammed Aziz

Institutions: Komar University of Science and Technology, University of Sulaimani, Cihan University Sulaimaniya, Kurdistan Regional Government, University of Raparin

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042