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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is a graphene derivative with notable properties for wastewater treatment.
  • Extra-functionalized rGO is commonly used for dye and heavy metal removal.
  • The efficacy of pristine rGO for cationic pollutant removal remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of eco-friendly synthesized pristine rGO for removing cationic pollutants.
  • To characterize the pristine rGO and evaluate its adsorption performance.
  • To explore the adsorption mechanism for methylene blue and mercury(II) ions.

Main Methods:

  • Eco-friendly synthesis of pristine reduced graphene oxide (rGO).
  • Spectroscopic and morphological characterization of rGO.
  • Adsorption experiments to determine capacity, kinetics, and efficiency for methylene blue and mercury(II).

Main Results:

  • Pristine rGO exhibits high adsorption capacities: 121.95 mg/g for methylene blue (MB) and 109.49 mg/g for mercury(II) (Hg(II)).
  • Record adsorption times achieved: 30 min for MB (89% efficiency) and 20 min for Hg(II) (73% efficiency) at 298 K.
  • Adsorption follows a mixed physisorption-chemisorption process.

Conclusions:

  • Pristine rGO is a highly effective adsorbent for cationic pollutants like MB and Hg(II).
  • The eco-friendly synthesis and rapid adsorption kinetics offer a promising alternative for wastewater treatment.
  • This study provides new insights into oxidized graphene-based adsorbents for pollutant removal.