New insight into the eco-friendly synthesis of MgO NPs using olive pomace extract: combined experimental and DFT study for Congo red adsorption

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sabrina Mechati, Meriem Zamouche, Hichem Tahraoui, Zakaria Laggoun, Oumnia Rayane Benkouachi, Nasreddine Hadjadj, Nora Cherb, Sonia Cherif, Mohammed Kebir, Mouni Lotfi, Aymen Amine Assadi, Ahmed Amine Azzaz
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DOI: 10.1039/d6ra02871c
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Abstract

sites, supported by a low HOMO-LUMO gap (∼2.83 eV) and favorable adsorption configurations. These results demonstrate that green-synthesized MgO NPs from olive pomace are efficient and environmentally friendly adsorbents for dye removal from wastewater.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
39
Pages
44051–44074
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN