Jairo Rufino Marques

Prof. Jairo Rufino Marques

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 November 2025 in Minerals
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JMJairo Rufino Marques
Jairo Rufino Marques
RFRodrigo Prado Feitosa
Rodrigo Prado Feitosa
ILIdglan S. de Lima
Idglan S. de Lima
LOLuís Humberto Oliveira
Luís Humberto Oliveira
Edson Silva FilhoEdson Silva Filho
Edson Silva Filho
Josy OsajimaJosy Osajima
Josy Osajima
A nanocomposite combining the photocatalytic activity of ZnO and TiO2 with the adsorption capacity of halloysite was developed for the degradation of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (CIP). Characterization was performed by UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed uniform dispersion of ZnO and TiO2 particles on the halloysite surface and the formation of heterojunctions, contributing to efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation. XRD and XPS analyses confirmed the presence of Ti4+ in the anatase phase, supporting the high photocatalytic potential of the synthesized samples. Photodegradation tests of CIP (30 mg L−1) showed that the 5Zn-Ti-Hal sample achieved the highest removal efficiency (71.45%), with a predominance of photocatalysis (42.57%) over adsorption (28.58%). Bioassays demonstrated a significant antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus (50.35% inhibitory effect) and no toxicity to Artemia salina (100% survival). These results indicate that ZnO–TiO2–halloysite nanocomposites are a promising green technology for aquatic remediation, offering efficient CIP degradation, antibiotic inactivation, and environmental safety.