New Materials, Compounds and Applications

ISSN Print: 2521-7194

ISSN Online: 2523-4773

New Materials, Compounds and Applications is an open access, strictly peer reviewed journal that is devoted to publication of the reviews and full-length papers recording original research results on, or techniques for, studying the relationship between structure, properties of materials and compounds and their applications. Materials include metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, energy materials, electrical materials, composite materials, fibers, nanostructured materials, nanocomposites, and biological and biomedical materials.

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Sustainable Fabrication of Al₂O₃-Based Hybrid Nanocomposite Membranes for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Water Treatment

Mohammed A Basahi

Published: 04-08-2026

https://doi.org/10.62476/nmca102264

Abstract

A green, cost-effective method was developed for the synthesis of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al₂O₃ NPs) using tea leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM and DLS, confirming nanoscale dimensions, spherical morphology and crystalline structure. Their photocatalytic activity was evaluated through the degradation of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) under UV irradiation, with attention to catalyst dosage, initial dye concentration, irradiation time and solution pH. Additionally, Al₂O₃NPs were incorporated into cellulose acetate (CA) ultrafiltration membranes using the phase inversion technique. The resulting nanocomposite membranes demonstrated enhanced hydrophilicity, permeability and RB5 rejection efficiency compared to membrane CA membranes. The integration of photocatalysis with ultrafiltration provides a promising eco-friendly approach for textile wastewater treatment.