The metal ion-based nanocomposite photocatalysts were accepted to exhibit a wide range of photocatalytic and biological applications. In this paper, we synthesize bare FeO, 1 wt% metal (Ag, Co, and Cu) doped FeO nanoparticles (NPs) using a simple hydrothermal process and wet impregnation method. The as-prepared nanomaterials crystalline structure, shape, optical characteristics, and elemental composition were determined by using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. Furthermore, the synthesized nanocomposites were utilized as a photosensitizer for the degradation of reactive red (RR120) and orange II (O-II) dyes under sunlight irradiation. The synthesized 1 wt% Ag-FeO (AgF) NPs samples exhibit a more exceptional catalytic performance of RR120 and O-II dyes (98.32%) within 120 min than the existing FeO, 1 wt% Co-FeO, and Cu-FeO NPs. The effect of parameters such as exciton formation under solar irradiation, charge recombination rate, and surface charge availability. The metal oxide-doped nanocomposite economic relevance is revealed by their long-term durability and recyclability in photodegradation reactions. The photocatalytic investigations show that the active species O, HO and h play an important role in the dye degradation process. This research might pave the opportunity for the sustainable development of greater photocatalysts for photodegradation and a wide range of environmental applications.

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