Tobacco stem extract-mediated green synthesis of Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles towards enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and solar cell efficiency

IF 1.8 4区材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS

Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society Pub Date : 2024-10-24 DOI:10.1007/s41779-024-01101-y

Orhan Baytar, Arzu Ekinci, Sinan Kutluay, Gurbet Canpolat, Ömer Şahin, Sabit Horoz

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This study presents an innovative method for the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) and iron-doped zinc oxide (Fe-doped ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs), employing extracts derived from tobacco stems. The environmentally friendly green synthesis process here represents the novelty of production and applications. Various analytical techniques including FT-IR, XRD, EDX, SEM and TEM were used to characterise ZnO and Fe-doped ZnO NPs. The study reveals that 1% Fe-doped ZnO NPs demonstrate markedly improved photocatalytic performance, attributed to a narrower band gap and enhanced charge separation. These NPs effectively promote the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, a promising approach for wastewater treatment and pollution control. Furthermore, the investigation of Fe-doped ZnO NPs in solar cells demonstrates their potential to substantially improve solar energy conversion efficiency. This novel approach paves the way for sustainable and eco-friendly advancements in both photocatalysis and photovoltaic technologies.

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Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society Materials Science-Materials Chemistry

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3.70

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5.30%

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123

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