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A type-II semiconductor (ZnO/CuS heterostructure) for visible light photocatalysis

Mrinmoyee Basu, Neha Garg, Ashok Kumar Ganguli

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Formation of ZnO/CuS heterostructure through a simple wet-chemical method leads to a type-II semiconductor. The heterojunction between these two moieties leads to the separation of electron–hole pairs, which further enhances the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO.

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Formation of ZnO/CuS heterostructure through a simple wet-chemical method leads to a type-II semiconductor. The heterojunction between these two moieties leads to the separation of electron–hole pairs, which further enhances the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO.

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Formation of ZnO/CuS heterostructure through a simple wet-chemical method leads to a type-II semiconductor. The heterojunction between these two moieties leads to the separation of electron–hole pairs, which further enhances the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO.

Key concepts: Heterojunction, Photocatalysis, Semiconductor, Materials science, Optoelectronics, Visible spectrum, Semiconductor materials, Zinc

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