Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Carica papaya leaf extracts for photocatalytic and photovoltaic applications

• Published in: Journal of materials science. Materials in electronics Vol. 28; no. 14; pp. 10374 - 10381
• Main Authors: Rathnasamy, Rajeswari, Thangasamy, Pitchai, Thangamuthu, Rangasamy, Sampath, Sridhar, Alagan, Viswanathan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.07.2017; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Dye-sensitized solar cells; Dyes; Energy conversion efficiency; Light irradiation; Materials Science; Methylene blue; Morphology; Nanoparticles; Optical and Electronic Materials; Photocatalysis; Photovoltaic cells; Synthesis; Ultraviolet radiation; Wurtzite; Zinc oxide; Methylene Blue; Visible Absorption Spectrum; Energy Conversion Efficiency; Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopic; Photocatalytic Activity

We report a facile synthesis of hexagonal wurtzite ZnO nanoparticles through green synthesis method using Carica papaya leaf extract. To understand the structural phase purity, morphology and size, the sample was characterized through various analytical techniques. The obtained results reveal that t...