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This review aims to assess the role of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide in photocatalytic dye degradation.

Advances in graphene oxide based multifunctional photocatalysts for the degradation of synthetic dyes: a review

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Review demonstrates the potential of graphene oxide photocatalysts for improving dye degradation in wastewater, highlighting their significance.

This review aims to assess the role of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide in photocatalytic dye degradation.
Analysis of structural and physicochemical properties of graphene oxide photocatalysts.
Discussion on photocatalytic mechanisms and their effectiveness in degrading various synthetic dyes.
Evaluation of challenges regarding catalyst recovery, stability, and performance in complex wastewater.
Graphene oxide-based photocatalysts enhance dye degradation efficiency due to their unique structural properties.
Key processes such as charge separation and radical oxidation routes significantly improve photocatalytic activity.
Challenges such as catalyst recovery and reduced performance in contaminated water require further material design advancements.

Bassi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Review demonstrates the potential of graphene oxide photocatalysts for improving dye degradation in wastewater, highlighting their significance.