Facile green synthesis of ZnO/AC nanocomposites using Pontederia crassipes leaf extract and their photocatalytic properties based on visible light activation

• Published in: Journal of materials science. Materials in electronics Vol. 34; no. 16; p. 1263
• Main Authors: Albo Hay Allah, Mahmood A., Alshamsi, Hassan A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.06.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Activated carbon; Aquatic environment; Aqueous solutions; Catalytic activity; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemical composition; Chemical synthesis; Chemistry and Materials Science; Dyes; Hazardous areas; Hazardous materials; Hydrogen peroxide; Irradiation; Materials Science; Morphology; Nanocomposites; Nanomaterials; Nanoparticles; Optical and Electronic Materials; Optical properties; Photocatalysis; Photodegradation; Scavenging; Solid phases; Surface layers; Wastewater; Zinc oxide; Zinc oxides

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