Designing copper-doped zinc oxide nanoparticle by tobacco stem extract-mediated green synthesis for solar cell efficiency and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

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dc.authoridKutluay, Sinan/0000-0002-4987-6789
dc.contributor.authorEkinci, Arzu
dc.contributor.authorSahin, Omer
dc.contributor.authorKutluay, Sinan
dc.contributor.authorHoroz, Sabit
dc.contributor.authorCanpolat, Gurbet
dc.contributor.authorCokyasa, Mine
dc.contributor.authorBaytar, Orhan
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-24T19:28:20Z
dc.date.available2024-12-24T19:28:20Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentSiirt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study presents the green synthesis of copper-doped zinc oxide (Cu-doped ZnO) nanoparticles using tobacco stem (TS) extract. The environmentally friendly synthesis method ensures distinct features, high efficiency, and applicability in various fields, particularly in solar cell technology and photocatalytic applications. ZnO nanostructures are investigated due to their unique properties, cost-effectiveness, and broad range of applications. The nanoparticles are synthesized with varying Cu concentrations, and their structural, morphological, and compositional characteristics are thoroughly analyzed. The Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles exhibit improved properties, such as increased surface area and reduced particle size, attributed to the incorporation of Cu dopants. The green synthesis approach using TS extract serves as a stabilizing agent and avoids the toxicity associated with chemical methods. Characterization techniques including SEM, TEM, EDX, FTIR, and XRD confirm the successful synthesis of the nanoparticles. Photocatalytic degradation studies reveal that the 5% Cu-doped ZnO exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity against methylene blue, attributed to synergistic effects between Cu and ZnO, including oxygen vacancy and electron-hole pair recombination rate suppression. The photocatalytic mechanism involves the generation of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals, leading to methylene blue degradation. Furthermore, the Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles demonstrate promising photovoltaic performance, with the optimal efficiency observed at a 5% Cu concentration. The study suggests that Cu-doped ZnO has the potential to enhance solar cell efficiency and could serve as an alternative material in solar cell applications. Future research should focus on refining Cu-doped ZnO for further improvements in solar energy conversion efficiency The successful synthesis of Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles from tobacco stem extract suggests an environmentally friendly approach. The photocatalytic degradation studies demonstrate the superior activity of 5% Cu-doped ZnO against methylene blue, attributed to synergistic effects between Cu and ZnO. Cu-doped ZnO has the potential to significantly enhance solar cell efficiency. The demonstrated photocatalytic and photovoltaic activities of Cu-doped ZnO open avenues for further research in optimizing their performance for practical applications in solar energy technologies and sustainable energy production.
dc.description.sponsorshipSiirt University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit [2022-SIUMUH-038]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported by Siirt University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit under Project Number 2022-SIUMUH-038.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/15226514.2024.2379605
dc.identifier.endpage2193
dc.identifier.issn1522-6514
dc.identifier.issn1549-7879
dc.identifier.issue13
dc.identifier.pmid39037035
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85199164598
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage2183
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2379605
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12604/7019
dc.identifier.volume26
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001273888400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Inc
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Phytoremediation
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241222
dc.subjectCu-ZnO nanoparticle
dc.subjectgreen synthesis
dc.subjectmethylene blue degradation
dc.subjectphotocatalysis
dc.subjectsolar cell efficiency
dc.titleDesigning copper-doped zinc oxide nanoparticle by tobacco stem extract-mediated green synthesis for solar cell efficiency and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue
dc.typeArticle

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