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: Received: 24 July 2024 / Approved: 25 July 2024 / Online: 25 July 2024 (15:03:57 CEST)
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José, B. J. A.; Shinde, M. D. Sustainable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Translucent ZnO Nanowires Using Moringa Seed Extract. Preprints2024, 2024072042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2042.v1
José, B. J. A.; Shinde, M. D. Sustainable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Translucent ZnO Nanowires Using Moringa Seed Extract. Preprints 2024, 2024072042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2042.v1
José, B. J. A.; Shinde, M. D. Sustainable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Translucent ZnO Nanowires Using Moringa Seed Extract. Preprints2024, 2024072042. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2042.v1
APA Style
José, B. J. A., & Shinde, M. D. (2024). Sustainable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Translucent ZnO Nanowires Using Moringa Seed Extract. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2042.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
José, B. J. A. and Mahendra Devidas Shinde. 2024 "Sustainable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Translucent ZnO Nanowires Using Moringa Seed Extract" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2042.v1
Abstract
Background: The study demonstrates the sustainable synthesis of translucent zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires using Moringa seed extract, highlighting eco-friendly and sustainable approaches. Methods: Characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the formation of ZnO nanostructures with diverse morphologies, including nanowires and spherical clusters. Results: The synthesized ZnO nanowires exhibited remarkable photocatalytic activity, achieving over 89% degradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) under UV light within 80 minutes, demonstrating their potential for wastewater treatment applications. Conclusions: The research findings support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean water, climate action, and life below water and on land, highlighting the role of eco-friendly nanostructures in environmental remediation. The dual advantage of Moringa seed extract, providing both a sustainable synthesis route and health benefits due to its rich content of vitamins and phytochemicals, underscores the potential of integrating natural resources in nanotechnology for environmental and health applications.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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