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Study of Ag Loaded TiO2/ZnO Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Activity

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this research work we reported preparation of TiO2-ZnO and Ag loaded TiO2-ZnO nanoparticles with various Ag content via a controlled and an energy efficient microwave assisted method. The structure and properties of photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM. The crystallite size was found to be 14 nm. The obtained nanomaterials are pseudo-cube in shape. These results are better than pristine TiO2. The present research work is mainly focused on the enhancement of degradation efficiency of methyl orange (MO) using UV light (365nm). A 94% photodegradation efficiency of MO was achieved by utilizing optimal photocatalysts (Ag-TiO2-ZnO (0.5 wt% Ag)) at 1 g/dm3 at within 90 min.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19755812

Author: Mahadev B. Suwarnkar

Language: English

Topic: TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7159815455

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