CARBON MICROTUBES SYNTHESISED BY AERATIONCONTROLLED PYROLYSIS: PHOTOCATALYTIC AND SURFACE ENERGY INVESTIGATIONS

This article focuses on the streamlined innovation method for the synthesis of carbon microtubes (CMTs) from cotton fibers in an open-air pyrolysis under optimized conditions. The optimized synthesis conditions were achieved by controlling the rolling and combustion dynamics of the cotton fibers, which facilitated the formation of well-defined carbon microtubular structures. The optimized synthesis conditions were achieved by controlling the rolling and combustion dynamics of the cotton fibers, which facilitated the formation of well-defined carbon microtubular structures. The synthesized CMTs were thoroughly investigated by powdered XRD, Contact angle, Raman spectroscopy, FESEM, XPS, N2-isotherms, BET, and surface energy. The methylene blue (MB) dye removal efficacy was tested for all CMT photocatalysts, The CMT2 removes best, CMT3 begins quickly but stops, CMT1 is medium, and CMT4 is least effective. Because of its low surface energy (22.1-24.4 mN/m), CMT2 is hydrophobic. It reacts badly with water but positively with ethanol and n-hexane. CMT2 is perfect for adsorption in solvents, either non-polar or mildly polar.