Abstract

In the present study copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized using a hydrothermal method with ranolazine as a shape-directing agent. Ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs were characterized by various analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM pattern confirmed the morphology of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs with well-defined rice-like structures. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the interaction between CuO NPs and ranolazine. The XRD analysis indicated that the structure of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs was monoclinic crystalline and the size ranged between 9 and 18 nm with an average particle size of 12 nm. The smaller size range of CuO NPs gave a large surface area that enhanced the efficiency of these catalysts employed for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the H 2 O system. In homogeneous catalysis, results showed that 50 μL of CuO NPs was required in the presence of NaBH4 for 99% reduction of 4-NP in 240 s. On the other hand, for heterogeneous catalysis, 0.5 mg of CuO NPs was used in the presence of NaBH4 for 99% catalytic reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP in 320 s. The rate of reaction for homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis was determined from the plots of In(Ct /C0) of 4-NP versus time (s), which showed good linearity with values of 1.3 × 10 -2 and 8.8 × 10 -3 s -1 . respectively. The high-quality catalytic efficiency, good reusability, nontoxic nature, and low cost are favorable properties of the synthesized CuO NPs for use as efficient catalysts for reduction of 4-AP to 4-NP in both homogeneous and heterogeneous media.

Highlights

  • Since the industrial revolution, environmental pollution has emerged as a serious issue for communities and researchers [1,2,3]

  • Infrared spectroscopy Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) study confirmed the interaction between CuO NPs and ranolazine

  • Results of the present study indicated that the environmentally friendly, economic, rapid, and simple protocol for the synthesis of CuO NPs was performed for the catalytic reduction of 4-NP into 4-AP

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Summary

Introduction

Environmental pollution has emerged as a serious issue for communities and researchers [1,2,3]. Nadaroglu et al followed a green synthesis route for the preparation of Au NPs by egg yolk These NPs were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD and SEM [19]. Reusability of recoverable catalyst Glass slides on which CuO NPs were deposited and used for the reduction of 4-NP were taken out of the cuvette cell, washed slowly with pure water, and dried for further use. These particles were reused for up to 5 cycles and their catalytic efficiency was measured

Results and discussion
Catalytic activity of CuO NPs
Heterogeneous catalysis
Kinetic study

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