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September 10, 2025Bulletin of the Chemical Society of EthiopiaOpen Access

Synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide-zinc oxide nanocomposite thin films: Enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties

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MKMerdas KhaoulaBadji Mokhtar-Annaba UniversityOSOuchenane sihemBadji Mokhtar-Annaba UniversitySASamia AmiratBadji Mokhtar-Annaba University

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Implication

Study finds graphene oxide-zinc oxide films improve photocatalytic activity and electrochemical performance, suggesting potential industrial applications.

Key Points

  • Integration of graphene oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles significantly boosts photocatalytic activity for methylene orange degradation.
  • Electrochemical tests revealed charge transfer resistance of 253 Ωcm² and double-layer capacitance of 1.67 × 10⁻³ F/cm² in the composite film.
  • Corrosion resistance was demonstrated, showing zinc oxide effectively adsorbs graphene oxide and reduces corrosion sites on mild steel.
  • Characterization methods included XRD, SEM, FTIR, and UV-visible spectroscopy, confirming successful film integration.

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Khaoula et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c198be9b7b07f3a061a671https://doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v39i10.2
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