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Researchers from the Department of Chemistry in Bhubaneswar, India have developed PVDF/rGO/CuO nanocomposites as a potential solution for the degradation of tetracycline, a widely used antibiotic that poses a threat to environmental health. The integration of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) into the nanocomposite improved its dispersibility and light absorption, resulting in enhanced photocatalytic activity. The study found that the 5% CuO/rGO nanocomposite exhibited a photodegradation rate of 94.8% for tetracycline under solar irradiation, with higher efficiency under acidic conditions. These findings suggest that PVDF/rGO/CuO nanocomposites have the potential to address water pollution concerns caused by antibiotic residues. [Extracted from the article] |
