Synthesis and Morphology Properties of Mn-doped Zinc Aluminate (ZnAl2-xO4: XMn4+, x=1%) Using Co-Precipitation Methods with Microwave Thermal Assisted

Abstract

ZnAl2O4: Mn4+ particle were synthesize using co-precipitation using NaOH and PVA as precipitating agent and surfactants, followed by microwave-assisted thermal treatment. The morphology properties and absorption spectral of particles were investigate using SEM and UV-Vis spectrometer. The results showed that the ZnAl2O4 particles has a spinel structure with various particle size. Absorption spectral exhibits that particle has a potential photo catalytic properties at visible light spectra, especially for the pollutant degradation.