Aerogel nanocomposites of ZnO–SnO2 as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of rhodamine B

Marauo Davis; Walid M. Hikal; Cenk Gümeci; Louisa J. Hope-Weeks

doi:10.1039/C2CY20020A

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Aerogel nanocomposites of ZnO–SnO₂ as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of rhodamine B†

Marauo Davis,^a Walid M. Hikal,^b Cenk Gümeci^a and Louisa J. Hope-Weeks*^a

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Abstract

For the first time, aerogel nanocomposites containing ZnO and SnO₂ were successfully prepared through a facile, sol–gel method without the use of a template or supporting matrix. These nanoparticles exhibit high potential for application as a photocatalyst for wastewater remediation.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CY20020A
Article type: Communication
Submitted: 12 Jan 2012
Accepted: 02 Feb 2012
First published: 23 Feb 2012

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Catal. Sci. Technol., 2012,2, 922-924

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Aerogel nanocomposites of ZnO–SnO₂ as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of rhodamine B

M. Davis, W. M. Hikal, C. Gümeci and L. J. Hope-Weeks, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2012, 2, 922 DOI: 10.1039/C2CY20020A

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