A Novel one-step synthesis of Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles for high performance photo-catalytic applications

The Biogenic Synthesis of Bimetallic Ag/ZnO Nanoparticles: A Multifunctional Approach for Methyl Violet Photocatalytic Degradation and the Assessment of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxicity Properties

“…It can be seen that Sathish et al achieved the maximum degradation of MV in the shortest time [ 50 ], but they used UV light and NaBH 4 . Compared to other authors who also used Ag/ZnO composites [ 51 , 52 , 53 ], our results were better, as we achieved 88.9% in 120 min using sunlight. Subhan et al [ 51 ] achieved a slightly better result (93%), but they needed more time (210 min) and used a mercury lamp.…”

“…Hosseini et al [ 52 ] achieved 97%, but they needed 180 min and used a UV lamp. Kumaresan et al [ 53 ] only achieved 77.6% in 100 min and also used a UV lamp. Other researchers reported more than 90% degradation using a catalyst prepared via the hydrothermal method [ 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 ], but this approach suffers from low yields and high raw material inputs.…”

The controlled synthesis of g-C3N4/Cd-doped ZnO nanocomposites as potential photocatalysts for the disinfection and degradation of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation

“… 23 The broad absorption band at around 3100 cm −1 corresponds to the N–H stretching vibrations. 24 The FTIR spectrum of the ZnO NP shows two absorption bands in the range of 1380 cm −1 to 1420 cm −1 , which are ascribed to the bending vibrations of the O–H group. A sharp peak was also observed at 1110 cm −1 due to the stretching mode of the Zn–O bond.…”

Ag-Doped CdSe Nanosheets as Photocatalysts for Uranium Reduction

“…Element Ag doping is widely used in the modification of semiconductor materials. Doping Ag in semiconductors can effectively shorten the band gap of semiconductors, thus causing the absorption spectrum of semiconductor materials to expand to the visible range. − In addition, Ag doping can also improve conductivity, thereby accelerating electron transfer . In particular, the built-in electric field generated by Ag doping can make electrons and holes exhibit strong mobility, thus effectively separating and transferring electron–hole pairs and reducing the electron–hole recombination ratio. , Therefore, Ag doping is a very promising strategy for modifying 2D materials.…”

“…33−35 In addition, Ag doping can also improve conductivity, thereby accelerating electron transfer. 36 In particular, the built-in electric field generated by Ag doping can make electrons and holes exhibit strong mobility, thus effectively separating and transferring electron−hole pairs and reducing the electron−hole recombination ratio. 37,38 Therefore, Ag doping is a very promising strategy for modifying 2D materials.…”