Synthesis, Characterization and Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Performance of ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO Nanocomposites
ZnWO<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide (ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO) nanocomposites were synthesized using the hydrothermal method. Structural, morphological, optical, and photocatalytic studies of the ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO nanocomposites were su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Catalysts |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/12/1536 |
| Summary: | ZnWO<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide (ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO) nanocomposites were synthesized using the hydrothermal method. Structural, morphological, optical, and photocatalytic studies of the ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO nanocomposites were successfully investigated. Photo-catalytic performances of the ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO nanocomposites were examined for the degradation of hazardous methylene blue dye (HMBD) in a neutral medium. ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO nanocomposites show superior photo-catalytic performances over pure ZnWO<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles. ZnWO<sub>4</sub>-NPs@rGO nanocomposites degrade ~98% dye while pure ZnWO<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles degrade ~53% dye in 120 min. The prepared nanocomposites also show excellent recycled photo-catalytic efficiencies over multiple cycles. |
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| ISSN: | 2073-4344 |