Crystallization time in ZnO: the role of surface OH groups in its photoactivity
Jéssica C. de Almeida, Mateus Tófoli Correa, Rafaella H. Koga, Douglas M. S. Del Duque, Osmando F. Lopes, Gelson T. S. T. da Silva, Cauê Ribeiro, Vagner R. de Mendonça
Abstract
The crystallization time and surface modifications concerning the hydroxyl groups on the ZnO catalyst were studied and the results suggest that there is a balance between the surface groups and morphology playing a critical role in its photoactivity.
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ChemistryCrystallizationChemical engineeringCatalysisMorphology (biology)Organic chemistryGeneticsBiologyEngineeringZnO doping and propertiesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications