Dual-function silver nanoparticles catalyst supported on ZnO nanoparticles from plant extract: high-TOF hydrogen generation and fast photocatalytic tetracycline removal

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sayyar Ali Shah, Shah Faisal Mohammad, Abida Batool, Muhammad Saad Riaz, A. Hussien Abbas, Shoaib Akhtar, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Umar Nishan, Hanbing Song
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09874b
Cited by: 5
References: 55

Abstract

) and hydroxyl (˙OH) radicals were major Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the system, and were enhanced by the synergistic Ag-ZnO effects. The good recyclability of the nano catalyst revealed the potential of NCs for practical applications toward energy and the environment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
20
Pages
17690–17711
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN