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Efficient degradation of environmental contaminants using Pd-RGO nanocomposite as a retrievable catalyst

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Pd nanoparticles (NPs)/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanocomposite was prepared in a one-pot process by using Euphorbia stenoclada extract as antioxidant media in the absence of any surfactant, dangerous reactants or using external energy input. Catalytic potential of the fabricated Pd-RGO nanocomposite was examined for the degradation of environmental contaminants including Cr(VI), 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), Congo red (CR), methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO). The Pd-RGO nanocomposite has been thoroughly characterized by employing X-ray diffraction, UV–Vis and TEM studies. Furthermore, recyclability and reusability aspects of the nanocomposite were monitored for multiple uses without much change in catalytic activity.

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The supports provided by the University of Qom are appreciated. RSV gratefully acknowledges the support by the Operational Programme Research, Development and Education—European Regional Development Fund, Project No. CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/16_019/0000754 of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom, 37185-359, Iran

    Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh

  2. Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Bu-Ali Sina, Hamedan, 65174, Iran

    Babak Jaleh

  3. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Letters, Aksaray University, 68100, Aksaray, Turkey

    Talat Baran

  4. Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacky University, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic

    Rajender S. Varma

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Nasrollahzadeh, M., Jaleh, B., Baran, T. et al. Efficient degradation of environmental contaminants using Pd-RGO nanocomposite as a retrievable catalyst. Clean Techn Environ Policy 22, 325–335 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-019-01784-z

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