WATER HYACINTH MEDIATES THE CREATION OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR USAGE FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC DYE DEGRADATION STUDIES

Abstract

This investigation employed water hyacinth leaf extract. The creation of silver nanoparticles was identified by a color shift from pale yellow to brown, followed by a peak in the UV spectrum. Functional groups are identified by FTIR analysis. The peaks ranged between 400 and 3251 cm^-1. The greatest peak consists of C-N and C-C stretching. The band was formed by the stretching of O-H groups in water, alcohol, and phenols. The silver particles were utilized to break down the methylene blue (MB) dye, which is harmful to both aquatic and human life. The MB dye was totally destroyed after 48 hours (2 days). The photocatalytic destruction of methylene blue with nanoparticles demonstrated the feasibility of utilizing nanoparticles for water purification.