SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND DEGRADATION OF BISPHENOL A USING Ce-DOPED ZnO NANOPARTICLES IN A FENTON-LIKE SYSTEM

Authors

  • C. C. Ezeofor
  • H. O. Abugu
  • I. U. Agbo
  • J. C. Okenwa
  • S. I. Orjiocha
  • R. G. Elefe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/jcsn.v50i5.15

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a pervasive endocrine-disrupting compound (EDC) with low water solubility, raising significant environmental concerns due to its persistence and toxicity. This study explores the synthesis of cerium doped zinc oxide (Ce-doped ZnO) nanoparticles via a co-precipitation method followed by calcination for the degradation of BPA. Characterization was conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the nanoparticles was evaluated through BPA degradation under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Degradation efficiency was monitored using UV-Vis spectrophotometry at 1050 nm for 200 minutes, showing a reduction from 10 ppm to 2 ppm, with 97% degradation achieved within 120 minutes. The findings indicate that Ce-doped ZnO nanoparticles possess significant photocatalytic potential, offering a promising solution for environmental remediation.

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2025-10-31

How to Cite

Ezeofor, C. C. ., Abugu, H. O. ., Agbo, I. U., Okenwa, J. C. ., Orjiocha , S. I. ., & Elefe, R. G. (2025). SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND DEGRADATION OF BISPHENOL A USING Ce-DOPED ZnO NANOPARTICLES IN A FENTON-LIKE SYSTEM . Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, 50(5). https://doi.org/10.4314/jcsn.v50i5.15

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Vol. 50 No. 5 (2025): J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria

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