Table 4.
Characteristics of the used NPs.
| Sample | Average Diameter (nm) | Physical Properties | Impurities (%) | Structure Features | Synthesis or Manufacturer Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CdS | 5–9 | band gap: 3.1 eV | – | Cubic crystal phase, sphere-like particles | [60] |
| ZnS | 2.6–5.6 | band gap: 4.0 eV | – | Cubic crystal phase, sphere-like particles | [60] |
| TiO2 | 32 | BET surface area: 45 m2/g | >99.9% TiO2 | Nanopowder, anatase crystal structure | Thermo Fisher GmbH, Kandel, Germany, CAS number 1317-70-0, product number 39953 |
| SMB3 | 100 | Pore diameter: 3.45 nm; BET surface area: 1260 m2/g |
>99.9% SiO2 | Mesoporous silicon dioxide, 3D structure | SMBTM 3 Property, CENNANO Co., Ltd., Ulsan, Korea |
| SMB24 | 100 | Pore diameter: 2.72 nm; BET surface area: 1124 m2/g |
ZnO and Ag | Mesoporous silicon dioxide with ZnO and Ag encapsulation, 3D structure | SMBTM 24 Property, CENNANO Co., Ltd., Ulsan, Korea |
BET = Brunauer–Emmett–Teller technique.