Aerogel nanocomposites of ZnO-SnO 2 as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of rhodamine B

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

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Aerogel nanocomposites of ZnO-SnO ₂ as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of rhodamine B

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

Chemistry and Biochemistry

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For the first time, aerogel nanocomposites containing ZnO and SnO ₂ 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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	922-924
Number of pages	3
Journal	Catalysis Science and Technology
Volume	2
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cy20020a
State	Published - May 2012

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