NOVEL APPROACH FOR SYNTHESIZING GRAPHENE OXIDE FOR POTENTIAL WATER PURIFICATION

Abstract

Following research investigates the potential of carbon derived from sweet limetta and orange peels for synthesis of graphene and its potential application in water purification membranes. Green-sourced carbon, due to its environmental sustainability, abundance, and porosity, is being increasingly explored for these purposes. A combination of oxidation, reduction processes, and exfoliation processes will be employed to produce the green derived graphene derivative. Subsequently, porous graphene oxide will be synthesized and reduced to form graphene oxide coatings, facilitating the development of environmentally friendly products. Characterization techniques such as Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) will be utilized to establish a correlation between the layered porous structure of the graphene nano- sheets and the water purification effectiveness of the carbon. A direct link is intended to create between the layered graphene structure and the advanced separation of toxic metal ions, ensuring sustainability and reduction in carbon footprint