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May 12, 2026Chemical Science International JournalOpen Access

Synthesis and Evaluation of the Photocatalytic Performance of a ZnO-Graphite Composite for the Degradation of Ciprofloxacin under Sunlight

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LKLamine Karamoko KoromaDDDonourou DiabatéKKKonan Roger Koffi

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Randomized trial evaluates photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin using ZnO-graphite composite, suggesting an eco-friendly solution.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a ZnO-graphite composite in degrading ciprofloxacin under sunlight exposure.
  • ZnO-graphite nanoparticles were synthesized using the hydrothermal method.
  • Characterization included XRD, IR, SEM, and UV-visible spectroscopy to analyze particle structure and properties.
  • Photocatalytic activities were tested under sunlight with varying ZnO-Gr compositions.
  • The ZnO-Gr (3%) catalyst achieved 100% ciprofloxacin degradation at optimal conditions (70 mg, pH 7.7, 10 mg/L).
  • Degradation rates for different compositions ranged from 66% to 80% under sunlight irradiation.
  • The composite showed good stability over four activity cycles.

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Koroma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a02c2b9ce8c8c81e9640270https://doi.org/10.9734/csji/2026/v35i21030
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