Synthesis, structural, photoluminescence, ultraviolet blocking and antibacterial performances of Ba-doped ZnO nanostructures

• Published in: Results in optics Vol. 12; p. 100482
• Main Authors: Samuel, J., Franklin Rajesh, T.S., Biju, C.S., Sahaya Jude Dhas, S., Usharani, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.07.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Antibacterial activity; Band gap; Doping; Photoluminescence; Raman spectrum; UV blocker; Wet chemical synthesis; Wet chemical synthesis; UV blocker; Doping; Photoluminescence; Antibacterial activity; Band gap; Raman spectrum

•Ba-doped ZnO nanorods have been prepared by a facile wet chemical technique.•Ba-doped ZnO nanorods blocks 92 % of UVA at 361 nm and 85 % of UVB at 320 nm.•Wide spread polychromatic UV–Visible luminesence bands observed between 350 and 600 nm.•Zone of inhibition of Ba-doped ZnO nanorods is found to...