Low-temperature synthesis of ZnO quantum dots for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye under UV irradiation

Rizwan Khan; M. Shamshi Hassan; Lee Woon Jang; Jin Hyeon Yun; Haeng Keun Ahn; Myung Seob Khil; In Hwan Lee

doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.06.076

Low-temperature synthesis of ZnO quantum dots for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye under UV irradiation

Rizwan Khan, M. Shamshi Hassan, Lee Woon Jang, Jin Hyeon Yun, Haeng Keun Ahn, Myung Seob Khil, In Hwan Lee

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Abstract

ZnO quantum dots were synthesized by a facile low-temperature solution process. The detailed structural characterizations revealed that the prepared nanoparticles were spherical in shape and possessed high crystallinity. The photocatalytic activity of ZnO quantum dots was examined for the use in the degradation of methyl orange dye, and exhibited high efficiency in decomposition of methyl orange (97% within 160 min) under UV irradiation. This excellent photocatalytic property was attributed to high crystalline quality of ZnO quantum dots that produced reactive species to decompose the dye on the catalyst surface.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14827-14831
Number of pages	5
Journal	Ceramics International
Volume	40
Issue number	9 PART B
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.06.076
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Funding Information:
This research was supported by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning ( 2013R1A2A2A07067688 , 2010-0019626 ).

Keywords

Methyl orange dye
Photocatalytic activity
Quantum dot
Solution process
ZnO

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
Process Chemistry and Technology
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

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Low-temperature synthesis of ZnO quantum dots for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye under UV irradiation

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