Paper Key : IRJ************696
Author: Vijayalakshmi Arambam,Vikash Kumar,Uddyan Sinha,Inchieple Iheilung,B.s.surendra,M Dinamani,H.n. Sowmya
Date Published: 07 Jun 2023
Abstract
This study seeks to prove that nanoparticles synthesised from tulsi leaves can be used as a remediation for wastewater and prove to be effective in removal of dyes. The nanoparticles are characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). The physicochemical and biological characterisation are done for the municipal and industrial wastewater. Treatment is done for municipal wastewater and industrial wastewater by photocatalysis with the prepared nanoparticles acting as a photocatalyst. The treatment is done for 2 hours by adding nanoparticles in a ratio of 4:25 i.e., for every 25ml of sample, 4mg of nanoparticles will be used. After the treatment the physicochemical and biological parameters are checked and compare with BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) recommended standards. The nanoparticles will also be used for degradation of organic dye (Bengal Rose). The organic dye is treated using the prepared nanoparticles in the same manner as wastewater samples. Samples of about 3-4ml will be collected during the treatment at an interval of 15 minutes, and the obtained samples is checked for degradation using UV-Spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 550nm. Finally, the results are being discussed and conclusion is being made regarding the potential of green synthesized nanoparticles as a method for wastewater remediation and dye degradation.
DOI LINK : 10.56726/IRJMETS41317 https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS41317