Synthesis of SrZrO3 nanocomposites and their Photocatalytic property under visible light

Nanocomposite SrZrO3 were synthesized by hydrothermal method using Zirconium(IV) propoxide solution 70%wt in 1-propanol as Zr source , Sr(Ac)2 as Sr source [1]. The photocatalysts was characterized by different techniques such as Xray diffraction, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, and UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Visible DRS). Characterization data reveal the formation of nanocrystalline SrZnO3 perovskite-like composition with improved physical properties, possibly due to lower synthesis temperature used [2]. The photocatalytic properties of SrZnO3 were investigated under sunlight irradiation, and SrZnO3 shows higher photocatalytic efficiency than ZnZrO3 for Congo Red and Rhodamine B degradation.