@article {46100,
	title = {Dexterous route for synthesis of hollow spherical ZnO and ZnO-Ag nanocomposite with superior photocatalytic ability},
	journal = {ChemistrySelect},
	volume = {4},
	year = {2019},
	month = {MAY },
	pages = {5518-5526},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>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.</p>
},
	keywords = {excellent photocatalysis, synthesis, template free, ZnO hollow nanoparticles, ZnO-Ag nanocomposite},
	issn = {2365-6549},
	doi = {10.1002/slct.201900760},
	author = {Maity, Jayeta and Bhattacharjee, Gourab and Satpati, Biswarup and Sardar, Debasmita and Ghosalya, Manoj Kumar and Bala, Tanushree}
}
