Enhanced Photodegradation of Methyl Orange with ZnS Nanoparticles

S. Suganya¹ , M. Jothibas² , A. Muthuvel³

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.6 , Issue.6 , pp.104-115, Dec-2018

CrossRef-DOI:   https://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrpas/v6i6.104115

Online published on Dec 31, 2018

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Abstract :
In this analysis, ZnS nanoparticles have been synthesized by (2, 4 and 6 hours) different hours by solid state reaction method. The obtained ZnS nanoparticles have been characterized through XRD, FTIR, UV-Visible, PL, SEM and TEM measurements. The foremost intense broad peaks in the diffraction outline reveal the crystalline nature of prepared samples with the crystal size is approximately 3.68 nm. The optical bandgap has been evaluvated in the Uv-Vis. absorption spectrum which is found to be about 3.66 eV. The PL emission shows the blue green emission. SEM and TEM show the spherical shape of the ZnS nanoparticles. Photocatalytic activity of ZnS was evaluated by irradiating the solution of natural dye methyl orange (MO) in presence of solar light.

Key-Words / Index Term :
ZnS nanoparticles, Photocatalytic activity, Methyl Orange

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