AP0987 Microwave Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Abstract

Environmentally sustainable zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesized via microwave-assisted method using NaOH as a capping and stabilizing agent. The effects of synthesis time and microwave power on nanoparticle structure and size were analyzed. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles exhibited uniform morphology and demonstrated effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under UV radiation. Results emphasize the critical role of synthesis parameters in determining the structural and functional properties of ZnO nanoparticles.