Performance of {111}-TiO2/betanin/[Emim][NTf2]/Ag dye sensitized solar cell – combined experimental and DFT studies

DES-mediated synthesis of ZnO nanostructures with exposed {0001} facets: photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties

“…In general, the higher the number of oxygen vacancies, the higher the photodegradation efficiency of the catalyst. 9 The self-assembly of petals with a flat top leads to a flower-like structure as shown in Fig. 2c.…”

“…8 To date, DESs have outshined as highly structured solvents in the synthesis of shape-controlled nanoparticles. 9,10…”

“…The use of deep eutectic solvents as both solvents and structure-directing agents to synthesize metal oxide nanoparticles was reported in the literature, such as in the synthesis of zeolite analogues, 11 ZnCo 2 O 4 as a supercapacitor material, 12 TiO 2 nanoparticles, 9,13 as an electrolyte for electrochromic devices, 14 for cathode recycling in lithium ion batteries, 15 and synthesis of reduced graphene oxide. 16 Moreover, DESs have been proved as efficient alternatives to commonly used acids such as HF and amines in the synthesis of faceted metal oxides and have exhibited high efficiency in photocatalysis as well as in photovoltaics.…”

“…16 Moreover, DESs have been proved as efficient alternatives to commonly used acids such as HF and amines in the synthesis of faceted metal oxides and have exhibited high efficiency in photocatalysis as well as in photovoltaics. 9…”