Degradation of
Congo red using nanoparticles
Vivekanandan B., Rengadurai S., Ashok Kumar A. and Patil Aaditya
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 29(12); 10-13;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/2912rjce010013; (2025)
Abstract
Reaction has been carried out in Palladium-silver (Pd-Ag) core nanoparticles using
the citrate method. The development of the nanoparticles was examined by the UV-Vis
spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of these nanoparticles was demonstrated by
the reductive degradation of the congo red dye. In order to transfer electrons from
the reducing agent (NaBH4) to the dye molecules, the nanoparticles serve as electron
mediators. The effect of reaction parameters on the dye degradation was examined.
These results therefore represent a cost effective alternative for environmental
protection against water pollution by dyes in the textile industry.
