Tuning the photocatalytic performance through magnetization in Co-Zn ferrite nanoparticles

Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

“…Complex Interplay: The relationship between magnetic character and photocatalytic efficiency is complex and not always linear. These properties can be enhanced in tandem because of shared underlying mechanisms, but they can also exhibit opposing behaviors depending on factors such as material composition, crystal structure, and external conditions [249][250][251].…”

Introduction and Advancements in Room Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

“…Complex Interplay: The relationship between magnetic character and photocatalytic efficiency is complex and not always linear. It's possible for these properties to be enhanced in tandem due to shared underlying mechanisms, but they can also exhibit opposing behaviours depending on factors such as material composition, crystal structure, and external conditions [161][162][163] The increase in ferromagnetic character and photocatalytic efficiency for metal oxide semiconductors can arise from shared material properties, such as electronic band structure, defects, and charge carrier behaviour [164][165][166][167]. However, it's important to evaluate each material system individually, as the correlation between these properties can vary based on specific conditions and material characteristics.…”

Structural, Optical, Magnetic and Photocatalytic Properties of Zn Doped CoFe2O4 Decorated Bentonite Nanocomposites

“…Therefore, the doping of different metals such as Zn, Cu, Cd, Ni, and Mg enhances the magnetic and electronic properties of cobalt‐based ferrites [34–36] . Finally, numerous techniques are reported to synthesize Co−Zn ferrites such as co‐precipitation, microwave, hydrothermal, polyol, solvothermal, electro‐chemical, and reverse micelle synthesis [37–40] …”

“…[34][35][36] Finally, numerous techniques are reported to synthesize CoÀ Zn ferrites such as co-precipitation, microwave, hydrothermal, polyol, solvothermal, electro-chemical, and reverse micelle synthesis. [37][38][39][40] In addition, clays can be used as a good matrix to fabricate magnetic nanoparticles because of their specific physicochemical properties, high cation exchangeability, and thermal stability. [41] Among the clay minerals, natural bentonite is one of the most functional mineral clays with its low cost, abundant accessibility, superior swelling ability, superior absorption capacity and environmentally friendly properties.…”