Composite of ?-FeOOH and Mesoporous Carbon Derived from Indian Blackberry Seeds as Low-Cost and Recyclable Photocatalyst for Degradation of Ciprofloxacin

This study aims to analyse the use of biowaste-derived carbon in enhancing photocatalytic effect Earth-abundant visible light active goethite (??FeOOH). The biowaste material used this case is seeds Indian blackberry fruit. FeOOH/C composite has been synthesized using an assisted sonochemical technique. photocatalysts have characterized powder x-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption isotherms and scanning electron microscopy FTIR Raman studies carried out understand structure bonding correlation. band gap ascertained Tauc plots. consequent photodegradation CIP studied via UV-visible spectroscopy mechanism by radical quenching techniques. charge separation efficiency through photoluminescence (PL) electrochemical impedance (EIS). pivotal role played photogenerated holes (h+) degradation highlighted. low cost as a constituent shows great promise supporting for properties such semiconductor materials.