Fabrication and catalytic activity of TiO/FeO and FeO/β-cyclodextrin nanocatalysts for safe treatment of industrial wastewater.

The rapid industrial growth has led to increased production of wastewater containing pollutants like heavy metals and organic compounds. These pollutants pose risks to human health and the environment if not properly treated. Engineered nanocatalyst materials (ENMs) are a burgeoning technology that show promise for treating industrial wastewater. Metal oxide ENMs, such as FeO@β-cyclodextrin and FeO@TiO, have demonstrated efficient removal of heavy metals and methylene blue from wastewater. FeO@TiO was found to be more effective than FeO@β-cyclodextrin in removing these pollutants. The highest removal efficiencies were observed at a concentration of 40 mg/g and pH 8. Copper showed the highest removal efficiency (160.5 mg/g), followed by nickel (77.09 mg/g), lead (56.0 mg/g), and cadmium (46.05 mg/g). For methylene blue, the highest removal efficiency was also observed at a concentration of 40 mg/g and pH 8 (91.16 %). Lead (90.5 %), copper (90.48 %), nickel (83.34 %), and cadmium (77.58 %) were also efficiently removed. These findings highlight the potential of FeO@TiO2 as a promising material for industrial wastewater treatment, offering cleaner and safer water for human health and the environment. ENMs have the potential to revolutionize wastewater treatment processes.