Advancing photocatalysis: Innovative approaches using novel V2O5/ZnO nanocomposites for efficient photocatalytic degradation of tubantin red

Ullah, Sana; Shahid, Wajeehah; Shahid, Samiah; Khan, M.I; Ansar, Nawal; Khizar, Maria; Ali, Salamat; Ryeol Choi, Jeong; Almutairi, Badriah S.; Awjan Alreshidi, Maha

doi:10.1016/j.jscs.2023.101766

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“…In order to estimate the catalyst's reusability and stability, three cycles were performed. The following equation is used to examine the degree of degradation: the pseudo-first-order process is a catalytic decolorization of dye solution 37 , 38 . …”

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Aloe-inspired eco-friendly synthesis of Ag/ZnO heterostructures: boosting photocatalytic potential

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Shahid,

Irshad

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The current research focuses on the development of Ag–ZnO heterostructures through a “bottom-up” approach involving the assembly and extraction of Aloe barbadensis Miller gel. These heterostructures composed of metals/semiconductor oxide display distinct and notable optical, electrical, magnetic, and chemical properties that are not found in single constituents and also exhibit photocatalytic applications. These synthesized heterostructures were characterized by XRD, FTIR, SEM, and UV–visible spectroscopy. The high peak intensity of the Ag/ZnO composite shows the high crystallinity. The presence of Ag–O, Zn–O, and O–H bonding is verified using FTIR analysis. SEM analysis indicated the formation of spherical shapes of Ag/ZnO heterostructures. The Zn, O, and Ag elements are further confirmed by EDX analysis. Ag–ZnO heterostructures exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and stability against the degradation of tubantin red 8BL dye under visible light irradiation.

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