Improved photocatalytic activity of ZnO coupled CuO nanocomposites synthesized by reflux condensation method

• Published in: Journal of alloys and compounds Vol. 625; pp. 362 - 370
• Main Authors: Mageshwari, K., Nataraj, D., Pal, Tarasankar, Sathyamoorthy, R., Park, Jinsub
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.03.2015
• Subjects: Condensing; CuO–ZnO; Dyes; Methyl orange; Methylene blue; Microstructure; Nanocomposites; Photocatalysis; Photocatalytic activity; Three dimensional; X-ray diffraction; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; Zinc oxide; X-ray diffraction; Photocatalytic activity; CuO–ZnO; Nanocomposites; Methyl orange; Methylene blue

[Display omitted] •CuO–ZnO nanocomposites were synthesized by reflux condensation method.•Photodegradation of methyl orange and methylene blue dyes was investigated.•Morphological studies show 3D flower-like CuO microspheres adorned with ZnO nanorods.•Optical analysis showed characteristic absorptio...