Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized in Ionic Liquids: Characterization and Photodegradation of Methyl Orange.

ABSTRACT: Dye residues from the textile industry significantly contribute to water pollution, necessitating effective wastewater treatment methods. This study reports the successful synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using various ionic liquids (ILs), [BMIM]-BF₄, [BMIM]-PF₆, and [BMIM]-Cl, as mediators. The synthesized nanomaterials were characterized using various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. Their photocatalytic activity in degrading methyl orange (MO) dye under UV-vis and sunlight irradiation was investigated. The results demonstrated that ILs significantly influenced the structural and optical properties of ZnO, resulting in

SUBMITTER: Hussain MHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11923637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature