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One-step microwave synthesis of boron-doped BiOBr/rGO nanohybrids with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic and antibacterial performance
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This study reports a novel visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, boron-doped BiOBr anchored on reduced graphene oxide (B-BiOBr/rGO), synthesized via a facile microwave-assisted method. Structural and physicochemical characterization using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, FESEM-EDS, TEM, XPS, and PL analyses confirms its high crystallinity, uniform dispersion, and optimized surface composition. Time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) measurements indicate significantly suppressed charge recombination in the nanocomposite due to the synergistic effects of boron doping and rGO incorporation. The material exhibits a reduced bandgap, enhanced visible-light absorption, and n-type semiconductor behavior with a flat band potential of -0.71 eV. Additionally, a high photocurrent density (3.475 mA cm-2), large surface area (19.78 m2 g-1), and considerable pore volume (0.321 cm3 g-1) facilitate efficient charge transport and pollutant adsorption. Under optimized conditions (pH 7.5, 7.5 mg catalyst dosage, and 5 mg L-1 dye concentration), B-BiOBr/rGO achieves rapid degradation of methylene blue (94.5% in 16 min) and rhodamine B (94.2% in 10 min), with mineralization efficiencies of 82.70% and 87.98%, respectively. LC-MS analysis elucidates degradation pathways, while ESR confirms the generation of hydroxyl ((OH)-O-center dot) and superoxide ((center dot)O2-) radicals. ICP-MS results verify catalyst stability with negligible leaching. The nanocomposite also exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Vibrio cholerae. Reusability tests demonstrate excellent stability over four cycles, highlighting the potential of B-BiOBr/rGO for wastewater treatment and antimicrobial applications.
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