Enhanced visible-light photocatalysis by Au and Ag decorated ZnO for the simultaneous degradation of tetracycline and methylene blue

Nanoscale Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Asha Kumawat, Sunil Chhichholiya, Mamta Devi Sharma, Poonam Kumari, Rajesh Kumar Meena, Pragati Fageria
DOI: 10.1039/d5na00878f
Cited by: 15
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Abstract

M) within 120 min using only 20 mg catalyst. This simultaneous removal of pharmaceuticals and dyes in a single photocatalytic process demonstrates the potential of dual-pollutant degradation. The single-platform capability for degrading structurally diverse pollutants suggests that noble metal-modified ZnO warrants further investigation as a multifunctional photocatalyst for treating complex wastewater containing mixed organic contaminants.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanoscale Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
8
Issue
5
Pages
1686–1711
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN