Commelina erecta, , L. biomass-silver - silver nanoparticle composite as a heterogeneous catalyst for methylene blue degradation

Abstract

The Commelina erecta, L. biomass-silver nanocomposite, serves as a reusable catalyst for the efficient degradation of methylene blue. The high surface area and phytochemicals present in the biomass facilitate the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, which act as a catalyst in the degradation of methylene blue. Calcination of nanocomposite enhanced the adsorption of methylene blue on the biomass-silver nanoparticle composite surface. Through optimization of reaction parameters, effective degradation of 150 ppm methylene blue is achieved using a 1 mg/ ml catalyst in reaction mixture. The Commelina erecta, L. biomass nanocomposite stands as an eco-friendly, efficient solution for methylene blue degradation. This study shows the synthesis of biomass-silver nanocomposites utilizing antioxidant compounds derived from the waste plant biomass of Commelina erecta, L for the first time. Moreover, the remarkable efficacy of these synthesized biomass-silver nanocomposites in degrading methylene blue presents novel opportunities for their potential application in the remediation of wastewatercontaining toxic dyes.