Improved photocatalytic activity of single crystal ZnO nanorod derived from highly effective P/N heterojunction

Highly effective single-crystal ZnO nanorods based P/N heterojunction has been synthesized by a controllable crystal seed-induced hydrothermal vertical growth method, which facilitates the separation of the photogenerated electrons and holes due to its endogenous space charge region and suitable band structure. Therefore, photocatalytic activity for degradation of the toxic pollutants is markedly enhanced. (c) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.