Issue 10, 2024

A three-dimensional ZnO/TUD-1 nanocomposite-based multifunctional sensor for humidity detection and wastewater remediation

Abstract

This study explores the multifunctional applications of hydrothermally derived 3D (x-ZnO)/TUD-1 nanocomposites (with x = 0, 1, 5, 10, 15%). The fabrication process involves the integration of ZnO nanoparticles into a 3D sponge-like mesoporous TUD-1 host matrix (mesoporous silicate), resulting in a synergistic material with enhanced sensing and adsorption capabilities. The findings reveal the unique behaviour of resistance variation within the nanocomposites over a wide range of relative humidity (11–98%). The nanocomposite with x = 10% shows a 4-fold magnitude change in resistance with response and recovery times of 11 and 9 s respectively. In addition to the sensing capabilities, the nanocomposite was also optimized for photocatalytic activity. The nanocomposite exhibited a superior absorption efficiency of up to 89% for RB (Rose Bengal) dye degradation when confronted with UV (ultraviolet) light as compared to TUD-1 which shows only 52% adsorption efficiency. This multifunctional sensor offers a holistic approach to managing moisture-rich environments and simultaneous wastewater treatment, presenting a valuable contribution to sustainable and efficient environmental monitoring applications.

Graphical abstract: A three-dimensional ZnO/TUD-1 nanocomposite-based multifunctional sensor for humidity detection and wastewater remediation

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
24 Febr. 2024
Accepted
03 Apr. 2024
First published
11 Apr. 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4467-4479

A three-dimensional ZnO/TUD-1 nanocomposite-based multifunctional sensor for humidity detection and wastewater remediation

A. Boora, S. Duhan, B. Rohilla, P. Malik, S. Sehrawat, M. S. Goyat, Y. K. Mishra and V. Kumar, Mater. Adv., 2024, 5, 4467 DOI: 10.1039/D4MA00191E

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