X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the CDs and CD-impregnated WPU were obtained by using a Bruker AXS, Germany, Model:
D8 Focus instrument (2
θ = 10°–70° at a scanning rate of 2°min
−1). The graphitic structure of the CDs was studied using Raman spectroscopy (Renishaw, UK, Renishaw Basis Series with 514 nm Laser). The shape and size of the CDs, as well as the distribution of the CDs over the WPU matrix, were visually studied by using high-resolution transmission electron microscopic (HRTEM) analysis. TEM images were obtained by using a JEOL,
JEMCXII, Japan, microscope at an operating voltage of 200 kV using a Cu grid (TED PELLA INC, Ultrathin C, Type A, 400 mesh). The microscopic data were analyzed as inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) images by using Gatan Digital Micrograph software. A UV–visible photo-spectrometer (Thermo-Scientific, Evolve 300, USA) was used to determine the band-gap. The photoluminescence (PL) behavior was studied by using a PerkinElmer, USA, Model: LS-55 fluorescence spectrometer. The surface morphology of the biodegraded catalyst was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM, JEOL,
JSM 6390LV) after platinum coating the surface.
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