Ternary nanocomposite of ZnFe2O4/?-Fe2O3/ZnO; synthesis via coprecipitation method and physical properties characterization

ZnFe2O4/?-Fe2O3/ZnO, the ternary transition metal oxide nanocomposite powder was successfully synthesized by facile coprecipitation method directly from metalorganic precursors within 4 h of processing time considerably shorter than other reported methods. To study post-synthesis thermal treatment effects on physical properties, calcination process applied at 500, 600, and 700 °C individually for one hour. The structure, phase formation, morphology, optical features samples were characterized employing X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy. results confirm synthesis pure homogeneous composites comprised nanoparticles with good crystallization in a narrow range crystallite sizes between 25–39 nm. particle also estimated 48–93 property studied recording absorbance spectrum 200 to absorption pattern illustrates can be driven UV visible wavelengths efficiency that is more desirable intended applications like photocatalytic activities compare individual components. By applying Tauc's method, allowed direct bandgap indirect prepared around 2.28 2.75 eV, respectively.