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Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles, their characterization and utilization for photocatalytic removal of methylene blue

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: In this study we report a facile synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by green chemistry utilizing fresh lemon juice, zinc acetate and ethylene glycol. The prepared ZnO NPs were characterized using the analytical techniques viz. FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, DLS, FESEM and EDAX. The particles were found to be hexagonal wurtzite form having average particle size ~250 nm. The developed ZnO-NPs were checked for the photocatalytic degradation of artificial dye Methylene Blue under UV light irradiation at 365 nm and found to have photocatalytic degradation activity. A 25% reduction in intensity was observed by just 30 mins of exposure.

Source: Prayogik Rasayan

DOI: 10.53023/p.rasayan-20210410

Authors: Rahul Patwa, Nabanita Saha, Petr Sáhaa

Institution: Tomas Bata University in Zlín

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Ministerstvo Školství, Mládeže a Tělovýchovy