Bifunctional TiO - cellulose based nanocomposites for synergistic adsorptive-photocatalytic removal of methyl orange: Response modelling and optimization.

Removal of azo dyes from aquatic environments represents a global challenge. Herein, by utilizing the waste of mandarin peels as a cellulose source (MP500), a bifunctional adsorbent-photocatalyst, TiO@MP500, has been prepared via a one-pot hydrothermal synthesis. Taking advantage of this dual role, remediation of methyl orange (MO) has been successfully addressed.