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Zelekew OA, Haitosa HH, Chen X, Wu YN. Recent progress on plant extract-mediated biosynthesis of ZnO-based nanocatalysts for environmental remediation: Challenges and future outlooks. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 317:102931. [PMID: 37267679 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The plant extract mediated green synthesis of nanomaterials has attracts enormous interest due to its cost-effectiveness, greener, and environmentally friendly. It is also considered as an alternative and facile method in which the phytochemicals can be used as a natural capping and reducing agents and helped to produce nanomaterials with high surface area, different sizes, and shapes. One of the materials fabricated using green methods is zinc oxide (ZnO) semiconductor due to its enormous applications in different field areas. In this review, an overview of recent progress on green synthesized ZnO-based catalysts and various modification methods for the purpose of enhancing the catalytic activity of ZnO and the corresponding structural-activity and interactions towards the removal of pollutants are highlighted. Particularly, the plant extract mediated ZnO-based photocatalysts application for the removal of pollutants via photocatalytic degradation, reduction reaction, and adsorption mechanism are demonstrated. Besides, the opportunities, challenges, and future outlooks of ZnO-based materials for environmental remediation with green and sustainable methods are also included. We believe that this review is a timely and comprehensive review on the recent progress related to plant extract mediated ZnO-based nanocatalysts synthesis and applications for environmental remediation.
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- Osman Ahmed Zelekew
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai 200092, China; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai 200092, China.
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Amina M, Al Musayeib NM, Alterary S, F. El-Tohamy M, A. Alhwaiti S. Advanced polymeric metal/metal oxide bionanocomposite using seaweed Laurencia dendroidea extract for antiprotozoal, anticancer, and photocatalytic applications. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15004. [PMID: 36967991 PMCID: PMC10035428 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background Biosynthesized nanoparticles are gaining popularity due to their distinctive biological applications as well as bioactive secondary metabolites from natural products that contribute in green synthesis. Methodology This study reports a facile, ecofriendly, reliable, and cost-effective synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs), and polymeric PVP-silver-copper oxide nanocomposite using ethanol extract of seaweed Laurencia dendroidea and were evaluated for antiprotozoal, anticancer and photocatalytic potential. The nanostructures of the AgNPs, CuONPs, and polymeric PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite were confirmed by different spectroscopic and microscopic procedures. Results The UV-vis spectrum displayed distinct absorption peaks at 440, 350, and 470 nm for AgNPs, CuONPs, and polymeric Ag-CuO nanocomposite, respectively. The average particles size of the formed AgNPs, CuONPs, and Ag-CuO nanocomposite was 25, 28, and 30 nm, respectively with zeta potential values -31.7 ± 0.6 mV, -17.6 ± 4.2 mV, and -22.9 ± 4.45 mV. The microscopic investigation of biosynthesized nanomaterials revealed a spherical morphological shape with average crystallite sizes of 17.56 nm (AgNPs), 18.21 nm (CuONPs), and 25.46 nm (PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite). The antiprotozoal potential of green synthesized nanomaterials was examined against Leishmania amazonensis and Trypanosoma cruzi parasites. The polymeric PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite exerted the highest antiprotozoal effect with IC50 values of 17.32 ± 1.5 and 17.48 ± 4.2 µM, in contrast to AgNPs and CuONPs. The anticancer potential of AgNPs, CuONPs, and polymeric PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite against HepG2 cancer cell lines revealed that all the nanomaterials were effective and the highest anticancer potential was displayed by PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite with IC50 values 91.34 µg mL-1 at 200 µg mL-1 concentration. Additionally, PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite showed strong photocatalytic effect. Conclusion Overall, this study suggested that the biogenic synthesized nanomaterials AgNPs, CuONPs, and polymeric PVP-Ag-CuO nanocomposite using ethanol extract of seaweed L. dendroidea possesses promising antiprotozoal anticancer and photocatalytic effect and could be further exploited for the development of antiprotozoal and anticancer therapeutics agents.
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- Musarat Amina
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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An Evaluation of the Biocatalyst for the Synthesis and Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Water Remediation—A Review. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12111442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Global water scarcity is threatening the lives of humans, and it is exacerbated by the contamination of water, which occurs because of increased industrialization and soaring population density. The available conventional physical and chemical water treatment techniques are hazardous to living organisms and are not environmentally friendly, as toxic chemical elements are used during these processes. Nanotechnology has presented a possible way in which to solve these issues by using unique materials with desirable properties. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) can be used effectively and efficiently for water treatment, along with other nanotechnologies. Owing to rising concerns regarding the environmental unfriendliness and toxicity of nanomaterials, ZnO NPs have recently been synthesized through biologically available and replenishable sources using a green chemistry or green synthesis protocol. The green-synthesized ZnO NPs are less toxic, more eco-friendly, and more biocompatible than other chemically and physically synthesized materials. In this article, the biogenic synthesis and characterization techniques of ZnO NPs using plants, bacteria, fungi, algae, and biological derivatives are reviewed and discussed. The applications of the biologically prepared ZnO NPs, when used for water treatment, are outlined. Additionally, their mechanisms of action, such as the photocatalytic degradation of dyes, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the generation of compounds such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide, Zn2+ release to degrade microbes, as well as their adsorbent properties with regard to heavy metals and other contaminants in water bodies, are explained. Furthermore, challenges facing the green synthesis of these nanomaterials are outlined. Future research should focus on how nanomaterials should reach the commercialization stage, and suggestions as to how this ought to be achieved are presented.
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The efficient role of algae as green factories for nanotechnology and their vital applications. Microbiol Res 2022; 263:127111. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Koca FD, Halici MG, Işik Y, Ünal G. Green synthesis of Ag-ZnO nanocomposites by using Usnea florida and Pseudevernia furfuracea lichen extracts and evaluation of their neurotoxic effects. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2078351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Fatih Doğan Koca
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Aquatic Animals and Diseases, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Institute of Science, Department of Biology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Ehsan M, Waheed A, Ullah A, Kazmi A, Ali A, Raja NI, Mashwani ZUR, Sultana T, Mustafa N, Ikram M, Li H. Plant-Based Bimetallic Silver-Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Perspective of Synthesis, Biomedical Applications, and Future Trends. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:1215183. [PMID: 35535038 PMCID: PMC9078794 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1215183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The universal emphasis on the study of green nanotechnology has led to biologically harmless uses of wide-ranged nanomaterials. Nanotechnology deals with the production of nanosized particles with regular morphology and properties. Various researches have been directed on nanomaterial synthesis by physical, chemical, and biological means. Understanding the safety of both environment and in vivo, a biogenic approach particularly plant-derived synthesis is the best strategy. Silver-zinc oxide nanoparticles are most effective. Moreover, these engineered nanomaterials via morphological modifications attain improved performance in antimicrobial, biomedical, environmental, and therapeutic applications. This article evaluates manufacturing strategies for silver-zinc oxide nanoparticles via plant-derived means along with highlighting their broad range of uses in bionanotechnology.
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- Maria Ehsan
- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Plant Gene Resources, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Plant Gene Resources, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology & Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Desert Plant Roots Ecology and Vegetation Restoration, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Cele 848300, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan, Pakistan
- Department of Genetics, Institute of Hydrobiology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Wuhan, China
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Binzhou Vocational College, Binzhou 256603, China
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Dutta G, Sugumaran A. Bioengineered zinc oxide nanoparticles: Chemical, green, biological fabrication methods and its potential biomedical applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zhu X, Wang J, Yang D, Liu J, He L, Tang M, Feng W, Wu X. Fabrication, characterization and high photocatalytic activity of Ag-ZnO heterojunctions under UV-visible light. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27257-27266. [PMID: 35480683 PMCID: PMC9037622 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05060e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Pure ZnO and Ag–ZnO nanocomposites were fabricated via a sol–gel route, and the obtained photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, XPS, PL and DRS. The results showed that Ag0 nanoparticles deposit on the ZnO surface and Ag modification has negligible impact on the crystal structure, surface hydroxyl group content and surface area of ZnO. However, the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes was suppressed effectively by Ag loading. The photocatalytic activity was investigated by evaluating the degradation of MB under xenon lamp irradiation as the UV-visible light source, and the results show that the photocatalytic activity of ZnO significantly improved after Ag modification. Ag–ZnO photocatalysts exhibit higher photocatalytic activity than commercial photocatalyst P25. The degradation degree of MB for 1%Ag–ZnO was 97.1% after 15 min. ˙O2− radicals are the main active species responsible for the photodegradation process, and Ag–ZnO heterojunctions generate more ˙O2− radicals, which is the primary reason for the improved photocatalytic performance. Ag–ZnO heterojunction promotes the separation of photogenerated pairs and thus exhibits high catalytic activity under UV-visible light.![]()
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- Xiaodong Zhu
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University Chengdu 610106 China
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Potential eco-friendly Zinc Oxide nanomaterials through Phyco-nanotechnology –A review. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Khan M, Ware P, Shimpi N. Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using peels of Passiflora foetida and study of its activity as an efficient catalyst for the degradation of hazardous organic dye. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04436-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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AbstractCreating a sustainable and effective approach to handling organic contaminants from industrial waste is an ongoing problem. In the present study, ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized under a controlled ultrasound cavitation technique using the extract of Passiflora foetida fruit peels, which act as a reducing (i.e., reduction of metal salt) and stabilizing agent. The formation of monodispersed and hexagonal morphology (average size approximately 58 nm with BET surface area 30.83m2/g). The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by a various technique such as UV–visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Dynamic light scattering (DLS). Further, the XRD pattern confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite structure of synthesized ZnONPs. The ZnO NPs exhibit excellent degradation efficiency towards organic pollutant dyes, i.e., Methylene blue (MB) (93.25% removal) and Rhodamine B (91.06% removal) in 70 min, under natural sunlight with apparent rate constant 0.0337 min−1 (R2 = 0.9749) and 0.0347 min−1 (R2 = 0.9026) respectively.Zeta potential study shows the presence of a negative charge on the surface of ZnO NPs. The use of green synthesized ZnO NPs is a good choice for wastewater treatment, given their high reusability and photocatalytic efficiency, along with adaptability to green synthesis.
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Photocatalytic, antibacterial and anticancer activity of silver-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Khan MS, Dhavan PP, Jadhav BL, Shimpi NG. Ultrasound‐Assisted Green Synthesis of Ag‐Decorated ZnO Nanoparticles UsingExcoecaria agallochaLeaf Extract and Evaluation of Their Photocatalytic and Biological Activity. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Mujahid S. Khan
- Material Science Laboratory, Department of Chemistry University of Mumbai Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai 400 0098, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Life Sciences University of Mumbai, Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400 0098, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Life Sciences University of Mumbai, Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400 0098, Maharashtra India
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- Material Science Laboratory, Department of Chemistry University of Mumbai Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai 400 0098, Maharashtra India
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The mechanism of tuning the morphology of bio-conjugated ZnO nanoparticles with citrate coated gold nanoparticles for degradation of EBT: DFT and experimental study. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of N-doped Cu2O/ZnO Nanocomposite on Degradation of Methyl Red. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs3040093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, a N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite was prepared by a co-precipitation and thermal decomposition technique from CuCl2, 2H2O, ZnSO4, 7H2O and CO(NH2)2 as precursors. The as-synthesized nanocomposites were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared analysis (FT–IR) and an ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) reflectance spectrometer. From the XRD diffractogram of N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite, cubic and hexagonal wurtzite crystal structures of Cu2O, and ZnO, respectively were identified. The UV-vis reflectance spectra illustrated that the absorption edge of N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite is more extended to the longer wavelength than ZnO, Cu2O and Cu2O/ZnO nanomaterials. FT–IR bands confirmed the presence of ZnO, Cu2O, and nitrogen in the N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite. Photocatalytic activity of the as-synthesized nanocomposite was tested for methyl red degradation using sunlight as an energy source by optimizing the concentration of the dye and amount of the catalyst loaded. The degradation efficiency was greater in N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite as compared to ZnO, Cu2O and Cu2O/ZnO nanomaterials. This is due to the coupling of the semiconductors which increases the absorption and exploitation capability of solar light and increases the charge separation as well. Besides that, nitrogen doping can extend absorption of light to the visible region by decreasing the energy gap. Therefore, N-doped Cu2O/ZnO nanocomposite is a solar light-active photocatalyst which can be used in the degradation of organic pollutants.
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New Composite Nanomaterials with Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Properties Based on Silver and Zinc Oxide. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-019-01166-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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