Amphiphilic engineering of reduced graphene oxides using a carbon nitride coating for superior removal of organic pollutants from wastewater

Amphiphilic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was decorated onto reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to obtain rGO-g-C3N4 composites as excellent adsorbents for the removal of aromatic organic compounds from industrial wastewater. The obtained are effective due amphiphilic g-C3N4. We propose a new adsorption model using an additive which can enhance water accessibility and hydrophobic interactions between rGO with in aqueous media. Where, even water-soluble molecules like rhodamine B (RhB) have high capability (520 mg g−1). Molecular dynamics simulations were used investigate RhB indicated that g-C3N4 accelerates process. In addition, amphipathic approach is enhanced salinity increases, offer great operational flexibility versatility. This research demonstrates highly efficient carbon-based nanomaterials be practical applications.