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Impact of WO3:CeO2@MXene/gC3N4 nano disk on sunlight-driven photocatalytic removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotic and high-performance supercapacitor application

Title
Impact of WO3:CeO2@MXene/gC3N4 nano disk on sunlight-driven photocatalytic removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotic and high-performance supercapacitor application
Creator
Selvakumar, Rubesh Ashok Kumar; Devaraj, Vasvini Mary; Lenin, Rachel Angeline; Sandran, Nagarani; Chang, Jih-Hsing; Gali Anthoni, Suganya Josephine
Description
This research highlights the use of a WO3:CeO2@MXene/gC3N4 (MGWC) nanodisk as a versatile material. MGWC demonstrates efficient photocatalytic degradation of moxifloxacin (MOF) in water under sunlight and also shows great promise for high-performance supercapacitor applications. MGWC was synthesized using a modified hydrothermal method and thoroughly characterized using various techniques. The MGWC showed a band gap energy of 2.79eV determined through UVVis DRS analysis and an average crystallite size of 39.6nm calculated from XRD. A promising photocatalytic activity was observed for the degradation of MOF, outperforming other photocatalysts. Additionally, preliminary studies examined variations in catalyst concentration, pH, kinetics, electrolytes, scavengers, reusability, and TOC, contributing valuable insights. Under optimal conditions, the MOF achieved almost complete degradation, reaching about 99.7% within 180min using the MGWC photocatalyst. Additionally, MGWC exhibits promising potential in supercapacitor applications. EIS and CV studies have been used to examine MGWCs exceptional charge transfer properties. CV tests confirm the pseudo-capacitive nature of MGWC electrodes. GCD studies of MGWC exhibit a high specific capacitance of 551 F/g at 1 A/g with incomparable capacitance retention of 98.1% over 10,000 cycles. This research not only aids in reducing emerging environmental pollutants but also sets the stage for sustainable energy solutions. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Korean Carbon Society 2025.
Source
Carbon Letters;Volume;35;Issue;6;pp.2741-2764
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer
Subject
Antibiotic; Fluoroquinolones; MXene; Supercapacitor; Tungsten trioxide
Coverage
Selvakumar R.A.K., Department of Humanities and Sciences - Chemistry, Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Paiyanoor, Kanchipuram, 603104, India, Centre for Applied Nanomaterials, Chennai Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, 600 069, India; Devaraj V.M., Department of Humanities and Sciences - Chemistry, Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Paiyanoor, Kanchipuram, 603104, India, Centre for Applied Nanomaterials, Chennai Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, 600 069, India; Lenin R.A., Department of Applied Chemistry, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 413310, Taiwan, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 413310, Taiwan; Sandran N., Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 413310, Taiwan; Chang J.-H., Department of Applied Chemistry, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 413310, Taiwan; Gali Anthoni S.J., Department of Humanities and Sciences - Chemistry, Centre for Nanotechnology Research, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Paiyanoor, Kanchipuram, 603104, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 19764251;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Selvakumar, Rubesh Ashok Kumar; Devaraj, Vasvini Mary; Lenin, Rachel Angeline; Sandran, Nagarani; Chang, Jih-Hsing; Gali Anthoni, Suganya Josephine, “Impact of WO3:CeO2@MXene/gC3N4 nano disk on sunlight-driven photocatalytic removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotic and high-performance supercapacitor application,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22132.

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