(124c) Synthesis of Graphene Based Ferrites and Its Application in Removal of Heavy Metals

ZnCeFe₂O₄ based ferrites supported on the graphene oxide (GO-ZnCeFe₂O₄) are synthesized through sol-gel method which exhibit enhanced efficiency in the removal of mercury. The nanocomposite is characterized by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FTIR and XRD. Nano-sized GO-ZnCeFe₂O₄ are successfully synthesized as confirm by SEM and XRD. To better understand removal efficiency of GO-ZnCeFe₂O₄, we conducted the heavy metal removal activity of different composition of nanocomposite for mercury. In the same concentration and time conditions, graphene based ferrites shows the highest removal efficiency, as compare to the others. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) tests were also conducted to verify the catalyst results. This GO-ZnCeFe₂O₄ represent a highly potential material for heavy metals removal and remediation of other contaminants in the wastewater.