Abstract

Metallo-Polyester Nanocomposite (MPN) has played a pivotal role in environmental remediation. These hybrid nanomaterials have demonstrated photocatalytic activity in degrading organic pollutants and killing microorganisms, thereby mitigating environmental pollution. In the present study, we have utilised a novel bimetallic-semi-aromatic polyester nanocomposite (NC) composed of poly(t BGE-alt-PA) copolymer and Zinc Ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFe₂O₄ NPs). The NC was physicochemically characterized and tested for in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies in our previous study. The ZnFe₂O₄@poly(t-BGEalt- PA) composite was fabricated in NP form and then tested for photocatalytic action on methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight. As a result, the ZnFe₂O₄@poly(t-BGE-alt- PA) composite degraded 91.73% MB dye in 150 minutes, compared with ZnFe₂O₄ NPs, which degraded only 83.10% MB dye. Additionally, the ZnFe₂O₄@poly(t-BGE-alt-PA) composite was found to be reusable and more stable during the recycling study.