3D Sphere-like Nickel Tungstate Catalyst for Destroying of Organophosphate Pesticide Methyl Parathion
J. Vinoth Kumar1, M. Arunpadian2, D. Sivaganesh3, E. R. Nagarajan4
1E. R. Nagarajan, Department of Chemistry, Nanomaterials Laboratory, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2J. Vinoth Kumar, Department of Chemistry, Nanomaterials Laboratory, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3D. Sivaganesh, Department of Physics, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
4M. Arunpandian, Department of Chemistry, Nanomaterials Laboratory, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 23 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 17 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 216-219 | Volume-9 Issue-1S4 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11651291S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1165.1291S419
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Abstract: Recently, the appearance of pesticide residues into the environment poses serious risks to the living organisms. In this view, we explored a novel and superior photocatalyst based on nanostructured sphere-like nickel tungstate (NiWO4 NSs) for the degradation of organophosphate pesticide methyl parathion (MP) under visible light irradiation, for the first time. The NiWO4 NSs were tailored through simple precipitation technique and confirmed by several spectroscopic techniques. Fascinatingly, the NiWO4 NSs portrayed superior photodegradation performances towards MP degradation with superior stability.
Keywords: Photocatalyst, Pesticides, Methyl Parathion, Nanostructures.
Scope of the Article: Bio-Science and Bio-Technology