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3D nest-like ZnO nanostructures are synthesized via hydrothermal method operated at ambient temperature (80 °C). The as-synthesized ZnO nanostructures are assembled by numerous ultrathin nanosheets resulting into formation of many grooves which improved the photocatalytic property. The as-synthesized ZnO sample is characterized by XRD, FESEM, FT-IR, Raman spectra, BET surface area and photoluminescence spectra analysis. Moreover, the photocatalytic efficiency of as-synthesized ZnO nanostructures is evaluated for degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye degradation. A comparision with the commercial counterpart reveals that the as synthesized nest-like ZnO degrades MB dye more efficiently. The present synthetic method can provide an effective route for synthesis of other hierarchically structured metal oxides also.
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Chaudhari, S.P., Bodade, A.B. & Chaudhari, G.N. Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic recital of nest-like zinc oxide photocatalyst. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 30, 2001–2006 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-013-0151-3
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