Abstract
The nanohybrid of reduced graphene oxide/magnetic nanoparticles (rGO/MNP) is one of the most studied nanomaterials in wastewater treatment and biomedical applications due to their complementary physicochemical properties. However, they are still not commercialized due to their inherent toxicity resulted from the usage of toxic precursors in their preparation. Therefore, in the present study, we synthesized glucose-derived rGO/Zn0.4Co0.6Fe2O4 superparamagnetic nanohybrid by a bottom-up hydrothermal method using nontoxic precursors. The formation of the nanohybrid was confirmed through XRD, VSM, UV–Vis, FE-SEM, and XPS characterization techniques. The cytotoxicity of the nanohybrid was assessed by MTT Assay. The nanohybrid has a good saturation magnetization of 29 emu/g and bandgap energy of 3.36 eV. A possible synthesis reaction mechanism is proposed to provide an insight into structural evolution. The present study offers a facile method for the preparation of a biocompatible rGO/MNP nanohybrid that would be useful in wastewater treatment and biomedical applications.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
