Evaluation of Kinetic Pseudo-Order in the Photocatalytic Degradation of Ofloxacin
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
In this work performed a kinetic study on the photodegradation of ofloxacin under different catalytic regimes.
The authors propose a procedure for the calculation of reactions' pseudo-order by investigating oflaxin degration under different conditions.
In my view, there are some aspects to be addressed to make this work suitable for this journal, reported below:
1) The authors should discuss the results they found, how is it possible to rationalize the pseudo-orders? Which the mechanicistic explantion? hyphothesis and/or answer to these points would be benificial to the work.
2) The main novelty of the work should be highlighted. Is it the procedure, or the pseudo-order reported?
3) A general point, the reaction pseudo order is significantly dependent on reaction conditions, e.g. catalysts and its amount. Which insights can provide the evaluation of the pseudo-order? This aspect should be highlighted.
Minor suggestions:
1) I suggest to replace "app" with "a" in each equation for brevity.
2) Figures should show clearer the different trends with the order. Inset may help.
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Reviewer 2 Report
- The introduction section is very large described like equations etc. Equations should be removed from the introduction. It doesn't present the reference to the manuscript scope. In the introduction section, Authors should make an in-depth literature review concerning the preparation of this type of materials and their application.
- Have you characterized the degradation product that how it fulfilled the specific objective?
- To increase the scientific value of the manuscript Authors should consider extension of the all results section with comparison of obtained results with the results described in previous publications.
- Also, the photocatalyst performance of the catalysis should be compared with the previous researches.
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Round 2
Reviewer 2 Report
As of now, it is acceptable to accept the author's response
