Synthesis And Characterization Of Magnetic Carbon Nanocomposites For Antimicrobial Activity And Wastewater Treatment With Microbial Fuel Cells (Mfcs)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/kehp2a02Keywords:
Sustainable, Magnetic Nanocomposite, Antibacterial, Wastewater Treatment, Microbial Fuel Cells.Abstract
Wastewater treatment is critical for preserving human wellness and the ecosystem, but traditional treatment systems sometimes have limits in eliminating new pollutants while maintaining high efficiency. Over recent decades, nanotechnology has become known as a transformational tool in wastewater treatment, providing alternative options using nanomaterials. This investigation aims to synthesise and characterize magnetic carbon nanocomposites for dual implications in antimicrobial activity and remediation of pollutants from wastewater, which will be coupled with microbial fuel cells (MFCs). These nanocomposites were developed utilizing a co-precipitation process that included magnetic features with a carbonaceous matrix to improve adsorption, conductivity, and antibacterial qualities. The XRD analysis shows that the average size of the nanocomposite was 50.78 nm with a 62.43% crystalline index. In FESEM analysis, it was observed that the nanoparticles are irregular in shape with micropores and are nonuniformly arranged. For the magnetisation, VSM analysis was used and showed that the prepared nanocomposite magnetisation is 2.8 emu/g. An essential aspect of this research was the evaluation of its antibacterial activities against two distinct types of bacteria (Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus). Furthermore, the role of synthesised material in the microbial fuel cell for wastewater treatment was discussed.