Graphene oxide (GO)/Copper doped Hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles for organic pollutants degradation applications at room temperature and neutral pH

Pure, copper doped and GO/copper doped α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles with variable dopant have been synthesized by sol-gel method using ferric nitrate nonahydrate (Fe(NO3)3.9H2O), cupric acetate monohydrate as precursors of iron and copper respectively. Gelatin, polymerizing agent, provides long term stability to nanoparticles restricting agglomeration. Crystallographic and morphological characteristics, of the synthesized nanomaterials, have been...