Bio-derived ZnO nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for photocatalytic activity and biodiesel production

We herein report the green, eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles obtained using Moringa oleifera fuel. Various spectroscopic and microscopic characterizations were performed to confirm the structure and morphology. ZnO nanoparticles crystallize in wurtzite structure with an average crystallit...

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Main Authors: Archana, B., Nagaraju, G., Yatish, K. V., Udayabhanu, Sekhar, K. B. Chandra, Kottam, Nagaraju
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiesel fuels
Catalysis
Catalysts
Catalytic activity
Morphology
Nanoparticles
Photocatalysis
Photodegradation
Reflectance
Wurtzite
Zinc oxide
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Summary:We herein report the green, eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles obtained using Moringa oleifera fuel. Various spectroscopic and microscopic characterizations were performed to confirm the structure and morphology. ZnO nanoparticles crystallize in wurtzite structure with an average crystallite size of 22 nm. Amount of fuel plays a crucial role in controlling nanoparticle size. UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectra show the band gap of 2.9 to 3.1 eV. ZnO nanoparticles show good photocatalytic activity towards degradation of trypan blue under various effluent condition and also act as an efficient catalyst for biodiesel production.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.5047955