Removal of organic pollutants in water using Nd-Sn-O-based dendritic nanofibrous

Abstract

Herein, a newly developed and stable dendritic nanofibrous photocatalyst, namely Nd2Sn2O7 (referred to as DFNd2Sn2O7), has been successfully synthesized in a mild experimental condition. The fabrication process involved the utilization of various compositional variables such as Nd:Sn ratio and pH adjusting agents, which contribute to the formation of nanostructures with intrinsic structural essence, favorable optical properties, narrow size distribution, and remarkable photocatalytic efficiency. The characterization of the resulting Nd-Sn-O nanostructures and their distinctive features were comprehensively investigated using advanced techniques including XRD, FT-IR, VSM, TEM, and EDS. Lastly, a comparative analysis was conducted to assess the disparity in the performance of the DFNd2Sn2O7 photocatalyst in the decomposition of organic pollutants under UV and visible light irradiation. This research study presents an effective approach for developing a highly efficient Nd-Sn-O photocatalyst for the elimination of organic pollutants from contaminated water sources.