Morphology dependent photocatalytic properties of ZnO nanostructures

K. S. Ranjith, R. T.Rajendra Kumar

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Abstract

ZnO nanostructures of different morphology (Rods, spindles, stars, buds) were successfully synthesized by co-precipitation method. The prepared ZnO nanostructures were systematically characterized by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRD results show the prepared nanostructures were in the hexagonal wurtzite structure. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution under UV-irradiation was investigated with different ZnO nanostructures. The photocatalytic experiments reveal that spindle like nanostructures showed fast photocatalytic activity compared to the other rods, stars and buds like nanostructures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolid State Physics - Proceedings of the 55th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium 2010
Pages431-432
Number of pages2
EditionPART A
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event55th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium 2010 - Manipal, India
Duration: 26 Dec 201030 Dec 2010

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
NumberPART A
Volume1349
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference55th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium 2010
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityManipal
Period26/12/1030/12/10

Keywords

  • Methylene Blue
  • Photocatalyst
  • ZnO nanostructures

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