Visible light facilitated degradation of alternate dye solutions by highly reusable Mn-ZnO nano-photocatalyst

摘要: Abstract Keeping the industrial viability in view, manganese incorporated zinc oxide nanocomposites (Mn-ZnO NCs) was synthesized as a reusable photocatalyst. The photocatalytic efficiency of Mn-ZnO NCs compared with ZnO nanoparticles. Morphology and size samples were modulated using sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) cappant. crystallite crystalline parameters estimated through X-ray diffraction spectra, while adsorption SDS on assessed Fourier transform infrared spectra. Since any photocatalyst fundamentally depends upon its photo-physical surface properties, UV-Visible, Photoluminescence, Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques used to access optical properties Field emission scanning electron microscopy employed deduce morphology samples. Energy dispersive spectra photoelectron confirmed elemental composition degradation dye solutions monitored initially UV-Vis In order confirm that final products non-toxic, Mass spectrometry estimate types intermediates formed during after course reaction. results visible light assisted studies indicated highly for degrading alternate dyes (rhodamine B methylene blue) well their mixture within span only 20 min. difference before performing activity also assessed.