Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (Ag:ZnO, 0.5%)
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🧪 Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (Ag:ZnO, 0.5%)
Silver Doping: 0.5%
Particle Size: 30–50 nm
Purity: 99.5%
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
|---|---|
Material Name | Silver-Doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles |
Chemical Formula | Ag₀.₀₅Zn₀.₉₅O |
Purity | 99.5% |
Silver Doping | 0.5 mol% |
Particle Size | 30–50 nm |
Appearance / Color | White to off-white fine powder |
Crystal Structure | Hexagonal wurtzite (ZnO) with Ag incorporation |
Surface Area | High, nanoscale (30–50 nm) |
Density | ~5.6 g/cm³ |
Band Gap | ~3.2–3.3 eV |
Storage Conditions | Store in dry, airtight container away from moisture and strong acids/bases |
🌟 Key Features
High-purity (99.5%) ZnO nanoparticles doped with 0.5% Ag
Nanoscale size ensures high surface area and reactivity
Silver doping enhances photocatalytic, antibacterial, and optical properties
Stable hexagonal wurtzite crystal structure with uniform particle distribution
Suitable for coatings, sensors, energy devices, and biomedical applications
🔬 Applications (Detailed)
Photocatalysis & Environmental Remediation
Silver doping enhances ZnO photocatalytic efficiency under UV and visible light.
Degrades organic pollutants, dyes, and pharmaceutical residues in wastewater.
Used in air and water purification systems due to strong oxidative properties.
Ag nanoparticles suppress electron-hole recombination, increasing reactive oxygen species.
Antibacterial & Biomedical Applications
Exhibits strong antibacterial and antifungal activity against pathogens like E. coli and S. aureus.
Applied in antimicrobial coatings for medical devices, textiles, and surfaces.
Suitable for wound dressings, gels, and controlled antimicrobial release systems.
Promising for drug delivery, bioimaging, and therapeutic research due to biocompatibility.
Electronics & Sensors
Used in gas sensors, UV detectors, and photodetectors with enhanced sensitivity.
Silver doping improves charge carrier mobility, sensor response time, and electrical conductivity.
Applicable in thin-film electronics, transparent conductive coatings, and flexible devices.
Energy & Storage Devices
Enhances performance in dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cells.
Used in supercapacitors and batteries to improve charge storage, electron transfer, and cyclic stability.
Ag doping reduces energy loss during charge/discharge cycles.
Research & Advanced Materials
Widely used in nanotechnology and materials science research.
Ideal for composite materials, functional coatings, and hybrid nanostructures.
Useful in studying noble-metal modified ZnO nanomaterials for novel applications.
⚠️ Handling & Storage
Store in a cool, dry, airtight container away from moisture, acids, and bases
Handle with gloves, protective eyewear, and lab coat
Avoid inhalation of fine powder; use in a well-ventilated area or fume hood
Prevent contamination with other chemicals or metals