CuO-ZnO nanocomposites-based thin films: Characterization, physical properties and sunlight photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants

C Mrabet, R Jaballah, N Mahdhi, A Boukhachem… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the most commonly employed techniques for boosting photocatalytic efficiency by
separating photo-induced electrons and holes is the formation of heterojunctions. The …

Structural, optical, photoluminescence and sunlight photocatalytic properties of sprayed NiO-ZnO nanocomposite thin films

C Mrabet, R Jaballah, N Mahdhi, A Boukhachem… - Materials Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the photocatalytic properties of NiO-ZnO nanocomposite thin films were
explored towards the degradation of a pollutant model, methylene blue, when exposed to …

Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous ZnO/CuO hierarchical nanostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant

V Kumari, S Yadav, J Jindal, S Sharma… - Advanced Powder …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the current study, ZnO, CuO and ZnO/CuO mixed metal oxide nano-composites with
different molar ratio of Zn/Cu (10: 1, 8: 1, 6: 1, 4: 1, 2: 1) were prepared via low temperature …

ZnO–CuO nanocomposites with improved photocatalytic activity for environmental and energy applications

MFN Taufique, A Haque, P Karnati, K Ghosh - Journal of Electronic …, 2018 - Springer
A hydrothermal technique has been applied to synthesize ZnO–CuO nanocomposites that
show very high photocatalytic efficiency under specific conditions. The structural, optical …

CuO@ ZnO core-shell nanocomposites: novel hydrothermal synthesis and enhancement in photocatalytic property

M Mansournia, L Ghaderi - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2017 - Elsevier
The efficient charge separation and interfacial charge transfer in the semiconductors are of
great significance to photocatalytic performance. Herein, we report a facile and cost-effective …

Photocatalytic performance and solar cell applications of coupled semiconductor CuO–ZnO sprayed thin films: Coupling effect between oxides

M Hajji, M Ajili, N Jebbari, NT Kamoun - Optical Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current study, CuO–ZnO coupled oxide thin films were deposited on glass substrates
for the first time by spray pyrolysis technique. The consequences of different synthesis …

High proportion ZnO/CuO nanocomposites: Synthesis, structural and optical properties, and their photocatalytic behavior

A Lavin, R Sivasamy, E Mosquera, MJ Morel - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract High proportion ZnO/CuO nanocomposites synthesize through sol-gel method
acquire structure, morphology, optical, and catalytic properties of the nanocomposites were …

Metal oxides (ZnO, CuO and NiO)-based nanostructured materials for photocatalytic remediation of organic contaminants

M Ahmaruzzaman - Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Nanostructured metal oxide-based nanocomposites have been widely used for
photocatalysis-mediated removal of toxic substances. The search for a better photocatalyst …

Synthesis of novel heterostructured ZnO-CdO-CuO nanocomposite: characterization and enhanced sunlight driven photocatalytic activity

T Munawar, S Yasmeen, F Hussain, K Mahmood… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel photocatalytic material heterostructured ZnO-CdO-CuO nanocomposite
along with pristine ZnO, CdO, and CuO nanoparticles were synthesized by the facile co …

Visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of different organic pollutants using Cu doped ZnO-MWCNT nanocomposites

D Toloman, A Popa, M Stan, M Stefan, G Vlad… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants has been established as one of the most
effective and affordable technique to solve the environmental contamination issues. The …