title: A simple sonochemical approach for synthesis and characterization of Zn2SiO4 nanostructures.
abstract: Zn2SiO4 nanoparticles have been successfully prepared via a simple sonochemical method, for the first time. The effect of various parameters including ultrasonic power, ultrasonic irradiation time and different surfactants were investigated to reach optimum condition. The as-prepared nanostructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmittance electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX). The photocatalytic activity of Zn2SiO4 nano and bulk structures were compared by degradation of anionic dye methyl orange in aqueous solution under UV-light irradiation. Moreover, the cyclic voltammetry analysis of Zn2SiO4 nano and bulk structures were investigated.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, P.O. Box 87317-51167, Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran.
authors.forename: Maryam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Masjedi-Arani
authors.affiliation: Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, P.O. Box 87317-51167, Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran. Electronic address: Salavati@kashanu.ac.ir.
authors.forename: Masoud
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Salavati-Niasari
keywords: Electron microscopy; Nanostructures; Photocatalytic activity; Sonochemical method