Synthesis and Characterization of CuO Nanoparticles to Remove Heavy Metals

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Abstract

Contamination of water by heavy metals has become a serious environmental problem around the world. Among the various methods for removing heavy metals from polluted water, nanomaterials seem to be an interesting alternative for use. For this reason, the possibility of using copper oxide nanoparticles to remove cadmium ions will be evaluated. Cupric oxide nanoparticles were prepared by the chemical precipitation method. The samples obtained were characterized by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results confirmed the formation of CuO with tenorite monoclinic structure. The crystallite size determined with the Scherrer formula was 19.74 nm. The nanoparticles obtained present spherical morphology with sizes between 18 and 68 nm. Finally, the cadmium removal assay shows that up to 7.5% of Cd could be removed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 IEEE 13th International Conference Nanomaterials
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Properties, NAP 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
PagesIMT141-IMT144
ISBN (Electronic)9798350329087
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event13th IEEE International Conference on Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties, NAP 2023 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Duration: 10 Sep 202315 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2023 IEEE 13th International Conference Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties, NAP 2023

Conference

Conference13th IEEE International Conference on Nanomaterials: Applications and Properties, NAP 2023
Country/TerritorySlovakia
CityBratislava
Period10/09/2315/09/23

Keywords

  • cadmium
  • chemical precipitation
  • cupric oxide nanoparticles
  • heavy metals

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