Abstract
Flower-shaped CuO nanostructures consist of triangular-shaped leaves, having sharpened tips with the wider bases, have been grown by simple aqueous solution process. Detailed structural observations exhibited the nanocrystalline nature with monoclinic structure for the as-synthesized nanostructures. The photocatalytic activity of the nanostructures was evaluated by examine the degradation of methylene blue. The photocatalytic property of the as-grown structures was probably due to the recycling of Cu1+ ion under light on the CuO interface and large surface area of the flower-like moieties. The XANES studies revealed that properties of as-synthesized products are closer to that of CuO, rather than those of Cu metal and Cu2O.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-16 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2008 |
Keywords
- CuO
- Nanostructures
- Photocatalytic properties
- XANES studies