Synthesis and characterization of CoPc@Fe3O4 nanocomposites and their electrochemical and antibacterial activity
摘要
Magnetic nanomaterials have attracted increasing attention for their multifunctional applications in catalysis, energy storage, and biomedical fields. In this study, a novel cobalt phthalocyanine–modified iron ferrite composite (CoPc@Fe3O4) was synthesized via a facile co-precipitation approach to enhance both electrochemical and antibacterial performance. The successful incorporation of Cobalt Phthalocyanine (CoPc) into Fe3O4 was confirmed through FT-IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, TGA, and TEM analyses. The CoPc@Fe3O4 composite exhibited significant antibacterial activity, producing inhibition zones of 19.5 mm and 18.4 mm against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, respectively. Electrochemical analysis using cyclic voltammetry showed clear Fe(III)/Fe(II) and Co(II)/Co(I) redox transitions with a wider potential range and nearly equal peak currents, suggesting a simple one-electron transfer process. These results demonstrate the synergistic effect of CoPc modification, establishing CoPc@Fe3O4 as a promising multifunctional material for electrochemical energy devices and antibacterial applications.