TY - JOUR T1 - Dexterous route for synthesis of hollow spherical ZnO and ZnO-Ag nanocomposite with superior photocatalytic ability JF - ChemistrySelect Y1 - 2019 A1 - Maity, Jayeta A1 - Bhattacharjee, Gourab A1 - Satpati, Biswarup A1 - Sardar, Debasmita A1 - Ghosalya, Manoj Kumar A1 - Bala, Tanushree KW - excellent photocatalysis KW - synthesis KW - template free KW - ZnO hollow nanoparticles KW - ZnO-Ag nanocomposite AB -

Hollow spherical ZnO and hollow ZnO-Ag nanocomposites with variable percentage of loading of Ag content were successfully fabricated through a novel, template free and easily reproducible route. Extensive characterizations were carried out using FTIR, XRD, XPS, BET, TEM and SEM. The hollow morphology of the particle and the composite encouraged a detailed photocatalysis study in comparison to solid commercial ZnO and the corresponding ZnO-Ag composite. The photocatalytic activity of the hollow particle and the composite was assessed monitoring the decolouration of methylene blue dye using UV-Vis absorption spectroscopic technique. An increased surface area for hollow morphology as compared to solid particles established a conspicuous boost in photocatalytic activity.

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1.716

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