A
new
method
for
the
preparation
of
Gd-doped
SnO2
nanoparticles
based
on
precipitation
followed
by
hydrothermal
treatment
has
been
developed.
Two
different
shape
series
with
Gd
content
were
obtained
and
fully
characterized
using
a
wide
range
methods,
including
XRD,
FTIR,
XPS
Raman
spectroscopy,
TEM
imaging,
SSA
evaluation,
optical
absorption
spectra
study,
luminescence
quantum
chemical
calculations.It
was
shown
that
mechanism
oriented
attachment
nanoparticle
growth
is
stimulated
during
treatment.
Quantum
computer
calculations
interaction
energies
performed
role
ions
in
reaction
media
revealed.
study
photoluminescence
carried
out,
showing
presence
blue
corresponding
to
emission
oxygen
vacancies.Photocatalytic
activity
when
irradiated
visible
light
shown,
which
explained
demonstrated
example
colored
solution
organic
dye
methylene
blue.
The
relation
between
morphological
structural
properties
their
photocatalytic
studied
detail.
high
degradation
percentage
achieved
regular
commercially
available
LED
lamp
spectrum.
concept
development
efficient
photocatalysts
computational
experiments
proposed.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(11), P. 4277 - 4277
Published: May 23, 2023
Researchers
have
recently
paid
a
lot
of
attention
to
semiconductor
photocatalysts,
especially
ZnO-based
heterostructures.
Due
its
availability,
robustness,
and
biocompatibility,
ZnO
is
widely
researched
material
in
the
fields
photocatalysis
energy
storage.
It
also
environmentally
beneficial.
However,
wide
bandgap
quick
recombination
photoinduced
electron–hole
pairs
limit
practical
utility.
To
address
these
issues,
many
techniques
been
used,
such
as
doping
metal
ions
creation
binary
or
ternary
composites.
Recent
studies
showed
that
ZnO/CdS
heterostructures
outperformed
bare
CdS
nanostructures
terms
photocatalytic
performance
when
exposed
visible
light.
This
review
largely
concentrated
on
heterostructure
production
process
possible
applications
including
degradation
organic
pollutants
hydrogen
evaluation.
The
importance
synthesis
engineering
controlled
morphology
was
highlighted.
In
addition,
prospective
uses
realm
conceivable
photodegradation
mechanism
were
examined.
Lastly,
heterostructures’
challenges
prospects
for
future
discussed.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(6), P. 6093 - 6108
Published: March 4, 2024
Synthetic
dyes
are
widely
used
in
various
industries,
which
inevitably
leads
to
increased
water
pollution.
One
of
the
recognized
and
waste-free
techniques
for
treatment
is
photocatalytic
purification
using
semiconductor
nanoparticles.
However,
debate
on
how
properties
can
be
tuned
through
structural
morphological
parameters
nanoparticle
synthesis
procedures
remains
open.
In
present
work,
an
approach
regulate
UV-light-driven
activity
spherical
SnO2
nanoparticles
different
demonstrated
first
time.
Complex
characterization
was
provided
physicochemical
methods
with
help
computational
methods.
Special
attention
paid
development
a
protocol
oxygen
vacancy
accounting
within
computer
calculations
more
realistic
modeling
interaction
energy
between
surfaces
organic
dye
molecules
natures.
The
photocatalysis
mechanism
investigated
according
developed
protocol,
including
study
mixture
kinetic
degradation,
dye-photocatalyst
complex
formation,
ratio
vacancies
defects.
It
shown
that
93%
single
decomposed
7
min,
degradation
real
sample
from
Neva
River
achieved
60%
after
40
min.
possible
establish
this
proof-of-concept
based
combination
experimental
approaches
develop
strategy
rational
design
photocatalysts
promising
samples.
Micro and Nano Systems Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
technologies
has
recently
led
to
the
development
of
green
bio-based
synthesis
methods
a
broad
range
nanoparticles
(NPs).
This
is
because
these
are
non-toxic,
biocompatible,
cost-effective.
Photosensitive
(PSNPs)
have
gained
popularity
due
their
photo-responsive
properties.
PSNPs
also
been
found
be
promising
nanomaterials
with
applications
in
optoelectronics,
photocatalysis,
photovoltaics,
bioimaging,
drug
delivery,
cancer
treatment.
However,
conventional
raise
concerns
about
environmental
impact.
To
address
challenges,
researchers
explored
alternative
approaches
PSNPs.
review
comprehensively
evaluates
advantages
limitations
highlights
unique
properties
various
fields.
It
covers
general
concepts
PSNPs,
mechanism
action,
characterization
techniques,
challenges
that
not
discussed
detail
previous
studies.
Moreover,
this
uniquely
addresses
potential
solutions
scaling
up
methods,
an
aspect
often
overlooked
existing
literature.
By
connecting
fundamental
research
industrial-scale
applications,
offers
comprehensive
perspective
on
production
emphasizing
multiple
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