Tunable structure–property engineering and visible-light photocatalytic performance of ZnO:TiO 2 nanocomposites synthesized via a solid-state route

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using ZnO:TiO2 nanocomposites.
• Synthesis of (1 − x)ZnO:(x)TiO2 nanocomposites via a solid-state route.
• Evaluation of photocatalytic performance under visible light.
• Assessment of degradation efficiency for methylene blue.
• ZnO:TiO2 nanocomposites showed improved photocatalytic activity.
• Enhanced degradation of methylene blue was observed under visible light irradiation.