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Synthesis of ZnO/Ag-doped C/N heterostructure for photocatalytic application.
- Source :
- International Journal of Modern Physics B: Condensed Matter Physics; Statistical Physics; Applied Physics; 9/30/2023, Vol. 37 Issue 24, p1-11, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- A zinc oxide–silver doped with graphite and nitrogen (ZnO/Ag doped with C/N) heterostructure was prepared by a simple method with a study of the photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight irradiation. Results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments show the presence of sharp peaks for ZnO, Ag, and C, with the wurtzite phase of ZnO. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) results match the results of XRD and confirm the presence of Ag, Zn, C, O, and N. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images confirm the presence of clusters of spherical nanoparticles (NPs). The optical properties results confirm the high-absorption ability in the visible area with an energy gap of 2.95 eV. After 140 min of exposure to sunlight radiation, the photocatalysis results show that the MB dye can be broken down very well by light. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02179792
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Modern Physics B: Condensed Matter Physics; Statistical Physics; Applied Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 170750461
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979223502399