articleScientific ReportsApr 27, 2024GOLD OA

Synthesis of CuO, ZnO nanoparticles, and CuO-ZnO nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B: a comparative study

MJM. JeevarathinamIAI.V. Asharani

Vellore Institute of Technology University

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Abstract

Abstract Water pollution, arising from the presence of toxic dyes and chemicals, is a global challenge, urging the need for eco-friendly solutions in water decontamination. This study focused on the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs), zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), and a bimetallic CuO-ZnO nanocomposite (CZ NC) through an environmentally friendly method employing Tragia involucrata L. leaf extract. Comprehensive analysis of structural and optical properties involved using various analytical techniques such as XRD, FT-IR, XPS, UV-DRS, PL, FE-SEM, EDAX, TEM, SAED, zeta potential, TGA, and BET. In comparison to pristine CuO and ZnO NPs, the CZ-NC demonstrated notably enhanced photocatalytic…

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Keywords
  • Rhodamine B
  • Catalysis
  • Photocatalysis
  • Nanocomposite
  • Nanoparticle
  • Degradation (telecommunications)
  • Nuclear chemistry
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Clean water and sanitation
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