A poly-vinyl alcohol aided multiphase Z-scheme ZnO–AgI–CuO nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for dye photodegradation
Teketel Girma Gindose, Tsegaye Belege Atisme, Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie, Abera Beyene Gebresilassie, Enyew Amare Zereffa
Abstract
Single-phase ZnO and CuO photocatalysts as well as a multiphase PVA-assisted ZnO–AgI–CuO nanocomposite were synthesized by the sol–gel method.
Topics & Concepts
PhotodegradationVinyl alcoholNanocompositePhotocatalysisMaterials scienceChemical engineeringAlcoholChemistryNanotechnologyComposite materialPolymerOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsZnO doping and properties