Synthesis and characterization of Ag-doped ZnO nanostructures and an assessment on their enhanced bacterial inhibition and photocatalytic degradation

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vishwajeet. Aherkar, Ali Abdulmawjood Mohammed, Anmar A. Al-Shimary, Rekha M. Ovhal, Shivaji Pawar, Ganesh Kamble, Panchsheela A. Ubale
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09660j
Cited by: 8
References: 50

Abstract

In this study, we have synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) and silver-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles with different molar concentrations of silver (1, 3, 5 and 7 mol%) using a simple and cost-effective sol–gel method.

Fields of Study & Subjects

ZnO doping and properties Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
18
Pages
16253–16263
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN