Synergistic photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and ibuprofen using Co₃O₄-Decorated hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) composites under Sun-like irradiation

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2025-02-01

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Bouziani, Mariam
Bouzıanı, Asmae
Hsini, Abdelghani
Bianchi, Claudia L.
Falletta, Ermelinda
Di Michele, Alessandro
Çelik, Gökhan
Hausler, Robert

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In this study, we report the synthesis and photocatalytic performance of Co₃O₄-decorated hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) composites for degrading methylene blue (MB) and ibuprofen (IBF) under sunlight irradiation. Using a dry impregnation method, the composites were prepared with varying Co₃O₄ loadings (0.5%, 1%, 2%). Comprehensive characterization confirmed the successful incorporation and uniform distribution of Co₃O₄ on the hBN matrix. Photocatalytic experiments revealed that 1% Co₃O₄-hBN composite exhibited the highest activity, achieving nearly 100% MB degradation in 60 min and 90% IBF degradation in 120 min. The enhanced photocatalytic efficiency is attributed to the synergistic effects between Co₃O₄ and hBN, which extend light absorption and promote charge separation. Our findings demonstrate the potential of Co3O₄-decorated hBN composites as effective photocatalysts for environmental remediation. The study provides a foundation for further exploration of these materials, including their long-term stability and application to a broader range of pollutants.

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Co3O4, Degradation, hBN, Ibuprofen, methylene blue, Nanocomposite, Sunlight irradiation

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/113223

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