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IJSREM66901
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10 |
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Aug 2026
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1-9
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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Environmental engineering
GCT coimbatore
Assistant Professor,
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
This study presents the green synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and application of a biopolymer-based cellulose–iron nanomembrane for the degradation of pharmaceutical contaminants from water. Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₂O₃) were synthesized using Punica granatum (pomegranate) peel extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent, eliminating the need for toxic chemicals, and were characterized by DLS and FTIR, confirming a uniform particle size of 225.4 nm and the presence of functional groups responsible for nanoparticle formation and stabilization. The synthesised nanoparticle was applied in a UV photocatalytic reactor for the degradation of Methylene Blue Dye, where the combined effects of membrane filtration, adsorption, and UV-induced advanced oxidation processes resulted in efficient pollutant degradation. Experimental results showed that degradation efficiency increased with time, achieving up to 76% degradation within 60 minutes, following pseudo-first-order kinetics, mainly due to the generation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (•OH) under UV irradiation. Overall, the study demonstrates that the iron nano particle–UV reactor system is an effective, sustainable, and promising solution for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment, contributing to the advancement of green nanotechnology in environmental remediation.
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This study demonstrated the green synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and application of a iron nanoparticle for advanced wastewater treatment. Iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using Punica granatum peel extract as a sustainable reducing and stabilizing agent, eliminating the need for toxic chemicals. Characterization techniques such as DLS and FTIR confirmed the formation, stability, and organic capping of nanoparticles. Furthermore, the integrated iron nano particle–UV reactor system showed high efficiency in degrading pharmaceutical contaminants, achieving up to 76% degradation of methylene blue dye within 60 minutes. The synergistic combination of adsorption, membrane filtration, and UV-induced advanced oxidation significantly improved degradation performance. Overall, the study highlights a sustainable, efficient, and eco-friendly approach for the treatment of methylene blue dye wastewater, promoting the advancement of green nanotechnology in environmental engineering applications.
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8/22/2026
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