Abstract

Non-biodegradable dyes, potentially contaminate the water and poses serious risk to the environment. So their removal requires alarming attention. The formation of CuO-bentonite bead and their dye removal application is the main focus of the current investigation. X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis were implemented to evaluate the crystalline structure and morphology of the prepared sample. The catalytic activity of the CuO-bentonite bead was studied against the dye methylene blue (MB) by an advanced oxidation process like Fenton. The experimental data shows a maximum 94.08 % of the dye removal capacity of the beads in just 20 minutes. Further, for the detail dye removal study optimum environments such as initial MB concentration, pH range, and oxidant dosage were altered during the reaction. Additionally, the CuO-bentonite bead showed 89.03 % dye removal even after five reuse cycles; which exhibits the heightened stability and robustness of the CuO-bentonite bead as a catalyst. Therefore, this simply prepared CuO-bentonite bead revealed a new approach to wastewater treatment.

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