Response surface methodology-driven optimization of dye-sensitized Fe-doped CeO2 photocatalysts for efficient phenol degradation

• Published in: Journal of molecular structure Vol. 1341; p. 142639
• Main Authors: Semwal, Nitish, Mahar, Divya, Arya, Mahesh Chandra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 05.10.2025
• Subjects: Aqueous co-precipitation; Dye-sensitized; Fe-doped CeO₂ nanoparticles; Photocatalysis; Reusability; Dye-sensitized; Reusability; Photocatalysis; Fe-doped CeO₂ nanoparticles; Aqueous co-precipitation
• ISSN: 0022-2860
• DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142639

•Fe-doped CeO₂ nanoparticles (FC) were synthesized via aqueous co-precipitation and sensitized with Eosin Yellow dye to form DSFC.•Dye sensitization induced characteristic changes, which enhance photocatalytic properties.•Optimal conditions for phenol degradation (140 min contact time, 100 ppm pheno...