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Degradation of MB dye using different photocatalysts and antibacterial activity obtained from previous studies.
| Photocatalyst | Degradation efficiency (%) | Reaction time (min) | Initial MB dye concentration (mg/L) | Refs. | ZOI (mm) | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZnO NPs | 96.5 | 100 | 15 | 71 | 12 for E. coli | 72 |
| CuO NPs | 61 | 120 | 10 | 73 | 14.3 ± 0.5 for S. aureus | 74 |
| CeO2 NPs | 77 | 210 | 12.5 | 75 | 3.33 ± 0.33 for P. aeruginosa | 76 |
| N-ZrO2 NPs | 59 | 240 | 5 | 77 | – | – |
| GO-15/CeO2 | 100 | 120 | 20 | Present work | 11.24 ± 0.14 | Present work |
