Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt Cerium Co-doped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Applications

Abstract

This research investigates the synthesis and functional enhancement of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles through cerium (Ce) and cobalt (Co) doping for photocatalytic and antimicrobial applications. Pure ZnO, Ce-doped-, Co-doped-, and Ce–Co co-doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized via chemical co-precipitation method, followed by calcination at 500 °C.