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The nanocomposite was synthesized through a hydrothermal method and thoroughly characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). FTIR spectra confirmed the successful incorporation of functional groups from all components, while XRD patterns revealed a well-crystallized structure with characteristic peaks. SEM micrographs showed a uniform, hierarchical morphology and EDX analysis verified the elemental composition and distribution. Under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, the nanocomposite exhibited remarkable photocatalytic degradation efficiency (~97%) for both MB and CV. Key operational parameters were systematically evaluated, including pH (2\u201310), catalyst dosage (0.005\u20130.04 g\/20 mL), and initial dye concentration (10\u201320 ppm). Optimal performance was achieved at pH 10, with a catalyst dosage of 0.03\u20130.04 g\/20 mL and lower dye concentrations. The enhanced photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the synergistic effects coming from GO\u2019s electron transport capabilities, ZnO\u2019s strong photocatalytic activity and lignin\u2019s additional degradation sites. Furthermore, the nanocomposite demonstrated excellent reusability, retaining nearly 60% of its degradation capacity after four cycles, outperforming its individual components. 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