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ZnO nanorod arrays co-loaded with Au nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic application
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In this paper, the photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared samples was investigated by degradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation, and the results showed that the synergistic effect of Au NPs and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) enhances visible light absorption range and transmits the hot electrons more efficiently.About:
This article is published in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.The article was published on 2016-03-05. It has received 21 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Nanorod & Visible spectrum.read more
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Design and tailoring of one-dimensional ZnO nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes: a review
Morasae Samadi,Mohammad Zirak,Amene Naseri,Malihe Kheirabadi,Mahdi Ebrahimi,Alireza Z. Moshfegh +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the most widely applied synthesis methods, including vapor phase and solution-based strategies, are described to understand different methods for tailoring 1D ZnO nanophotocatalysts.
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Recent developments of metallic nanoparticle-graphene nanocatalysts
Changlong Wang,Didier Astruc +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, an overview of hybrid metal nanoparticle-graphene catalysts with specific attention to the most recent achievements since 2015 is presented, and the state-of-the-art of their synthesis and characterization is also summarized.
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A review on plasmonic Au-ZnO heterojunction photocatalysts: Preparation, modifications and related charge carrier dynamics
R. Kavitha,S. Girish Kumar +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a focused review of the Au-ZnO hybrid mediated photocatalysis is presented, where the authors discuss the role of molecular linkers in the functionalization of Au or ZnO surface towards achieving the stable composite.
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A sensitive and selective amperometric hydrazine sensor based on mesoporous Au/ZnO nanocomposites
Adel A. Ismail,Farid A. Harraz,Mohd Faisal,Ahmed Mohamed El-Toni,Ali Al-Hajry,Mohammad S. Al-Assiri +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, a facile synthesis of mesoporous Au/ZnO nanocomposite using photochemical reduction approach is demonstrated, which showed significant selectivity for hydrazine detection in the presence of different interferences.
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A self-standing macroporous Au/ZnO/reduced graphene oxide foam for recyclable photocatalysis and photocurrent generation
Ping She,Shengyan Yin,Qinrong He,Xiaochen Zhang,Kongliang Xu,Yinxing Shang,Xiaoju Men,Shan Zeng,Hang Sun,Zhenning Liu +9 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a self-standing ternary macroporous foam consisting of noble metal, ZnO and graphene oxide (rGO), which can be directly used in photocatalytic degradation and photocurrent generation is presented.
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