Synthesis of ZnWO4 nanorods: the photocatalytic effects on RhB dye degradation upon irradiation with sunlight light

Due to its efficiency and eco-friendliness, photocatalysis has become a potential technique for the reduction of organic pollutants in water. In the present investigation, we looked into the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B, a common dye pollutant, utilizing zinc tungstate (ZnWO4) as the photocatalyst. The ZnWO4 nanorods was synthesized using a simple and cost-effective hydrothermal procedure and characterized with various techniques, like X-ray diffraction, FTIR, DRS-UV, Raman, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), High-resolution Transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Rhodamine B degradation under UV light irradiation was used to gauge ZnWO4 photocatalytic activity. The outcomes showed that ZnWO4 had excellent photocatalytic activity, resulting in the considerable breakdown of Rhodamine B in a short amount of time. With a high degradation rate and efficiency, the improved reaction conditions improved photocatalytic performance. The study also shed light on the intermediate products created during the degradation process and the photocatalytic mechanism, which may help in understanding the reaction pathway.

Automated summary

This study investigated the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B using ZnWO4 nanorods as the photocatalyst. The outcomes showed that ZnWO4 exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity, resulting in the significant breakdown of Rhodamine B in a short amount of time. The study also revealed the intermediate products and photocatalytic mechanism during the degradation process.