Paper Key : IRJ************196
Author: Saikrishna
Date Published: 16 Oct 2023
Abstract
Recently, researchers have focused a lot of attention on semiconductor photocatalysts, particularly heterostructures made of ZnFe2O4. In the disciplines of photocatalysis and energy storage, ZnO is a material that has received a lot of investigation due to its accessibility, toughness, and biocompatibility. It benefits the environment as well. Its actual utility is, however, constrained by the broad bandgap energy and fast recombination of the photoinduced electron-hole pairs of ZnO. Numerous methods, including the doping of metal ions and the development of binary or ternary composites, have been employed to overcome these problems. Recent research shown that when exposed to visible light, ZnFe2O4 heterostructures outperformed bare ZnFe2O4 nanostructures in terms of photocatalytic activity. This review mainly focused on the synthesis of ZnFe2O4 heterostructures and potential uses for them, such as the degradation of organic contaminants and the assessment of hydrogen. The significance of synthesis methods like controlled morphology and bandgap engineering was emphasized. Additionally, the Possible applications of ZnFe2O4 heterostructures in the field of photocatalysis. The mechanisms of photodegradation were studied. Lastly, problems with ZnOFe2O4 heterostructure Future possibilities have been addressed.