Abstract


Research Report
GREEN SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION OF CUO AND RGO/CUO NANOCOMPOSITES VIA REFLUX METHOD

Roopa M C, Sharadadevi Kallimani and Thirumala S

Pages: 59-64

Abstract:

This study focuses on the green synthesis of CuO and rGO/CuO via the reflux technique. The produced materials can be confirmed by conducting various analytical techniques. The analysis revealed particle sizes of approximately 29.35 nm for CuO and 23.56 nm for rGO/CuO. Internal and surface morphology studies confirmed the well-developed particles formed on rGO sheets. UV-Vis's analysis provided absorbance data and band gap values, while elemental analysis confirmed the presence of copper, oxygen, and carbon. FT-IR spectra identified metal-oxygen bonds within the 600-400 cm¹ range in both CuO and rGO/CuO. These materials demonstrate broad potential applications, including photocatalysis, antioxidant and antifungal activities, sewage and industrial dye water treatment, energy storage, and corrosion resistance.

Keywords:

rGO

CuO

Green synthesis

Reflux method

Characterization