METHOD FOR CATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF PESTICIDES FROM AGRICULTURAL AQUATIC WASTE

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (100) for catalytic degradation of pesticides from agricultural aquatic waste. Further, the method comprising synthesizing a nanocomposite comprising Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) doped with vanadium oxide (V2O5) using a sol-gel process. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of exposing the synthesized nanocomposite to visible light to activate photocatalytic properties. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of introducing the pesticide-contaminated agricultural aquatic waste to the activated nanocomposite. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of allowing the photocatalytic degradation reaction to occur, wherein the pesticide is converted into non-toxic byproducts, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of recovering and reusing the nanocomposite for subsequent degradation cycles to enhance sustainability and efficiency in wat

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of environmental remediation and, in particular, to a method for the catalytic degradation of pesticide contaminants in agricultural aquatic waste using a nanocomposite based on Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) doped with vanadium oxide (V2O5) for enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] The increasing use of pesticides in agriculture has led to significant environmental con , Claims:1. A method (100) for catalytic degradation of pesticides from agricultural aquatic waste, the method comprising the steps of:
synthesizing a nanocomposite comprising Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) doped with vanadium oxide (V2O5) using a sol-gel process;
exposing the synthesized nanocomposite to visible light to activate photocatalytic properties;
introducing the pesticide-contaminated agricultural aquatic waste to the activated nanocomposite;
allowing the photocatalytic degradation reaction to occur, wherein the pesticide is converted into non-toxic byproducts, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O); and
recovering and reusing the nanocomposite for subsequent degradation cycles to enhance sustainability and efficiency in water treatment processes.

2. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pesticide is chlorpyrifos, and the photocatalytic degradation results in a degradation efficiency of at least 85% within a reaction time of 5 hours.

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