Activated graphite carbon assisted cadmium doped copper oxide nano catalyst for Accelerated Photocatalysis and desirable antibacterial activity

Key Points

• This research aims to synthesize a Cd-doped CuO nanocomposite using activated graphite carbon to improve photocatalytic and antibacterial properties.
• Synthesis of AGC-Cd@CuO nanocomposite using a co-precipitation method.
• Characterization through XRD and FTIR techniques to assess structural properties.
• Evaluation of photocatalytic and antibacterial activities.
• The AGC-Cd@CuO nanocomposite exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity compared to pure CuO.
• Antibacterial tests showed increased efficacy against various bacteria, demonstrating significant potential for environmental applications.