Multifunctional Ce@Co₃O₄ nanostructures for sustainable solar-driven dye removal and microbial inhibition

Key Points

• Dye removal rates reached up to 95% under solar irradiation conditions, highlighting efficiency.
• Microbial inhibition was significant, greatly reducing pathogen presence in treated samples.
• Analysis involved multifunctional cobalt oxide nanostructures designed for dual action under light exposure.
• Findings suggest these nanostructures could enhance sustainability in wastewater treatment processes.