Photodegradation of Cu(II) Soaps derived from Edible & Non Edible Oils

Photocatalysis has attracted the attention of scientific community all over the world due to its multifarious applications in various fields like energy, environment, technology, waste water treatment, pollution control etc. It has been considered in many reaction of biological, synthetic and industrial importance where energy received from sun light can be utilized for converting the pollutants into less toxic materials. The Present Work Highlights: 1.Synthesis of Cu (II) soaps derived from Saturated fatty acids i.e. Stearic and Palmitic acid, Edible Oils i.e. Mustard and Soyabean oil and Non-edible oils i.e. Neem and Karanj. 2)Spectral Studies (IR and NMR) have been carried out to understand the structure insight of the Cu (II) soaps. 3)Photocatalytic Degradation of Cu (II) soaps of saturated fatty acids, Edible and Non-edible oil was carried out in the presence of semiconductor (ZnO). 4)Photocatalytic Degradation of Cu (II) Soaps was studied Spectrophotometrically in non aqueous and non polar solvent Benzene. The effect of various parameters such as conc. of soap, amount of semiconductor, effect of light intensity & the effect of polarity of solvent on the rate of degradation.