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Green, nonchemical route for the synthesis of MnWO4 nanostructures, evaluation of their photocatalytic and electrochemical performance

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This research article presents the synthesis of MnWO4 nanoparticles using a combination of MnCl2 and Na2WO4·2H2O as precursors, with water as the sole solvent for dissolution, eliminating the need for additional solvents. The synthesized materials underwent comprehensive characterization employing various analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, UV–visible spectrophotometry, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry. The photocatalytic activity of MnWO4 nanoparticles for degrading the organic contaminant methylene blue in water was also investigated under visible light irradiation. Notably, a significant degradation of methylene blue was observed, with 98% degradation achieved within a 120-min irradiation period. Additionally, the material was subjected to electrochemical studies to assess its sensing capabilities and exhibited strong sensing activity by detecting nano-molar concentrations of nitrite solution.

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This work was financially supported by the Center for Research and Development (NIE-CRD), The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru. Also, the JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru for laboratory facility.

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  1. Department of Physics, The National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570008, India

    G. S. Shivaganga & P. Parameswara

  2. Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science and JSS Research Centre (A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore), Mysuru, Karnataka, 570025, India

    C. Mallikarjunaswamy

  3. Postgraduate Department of Physics, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science and JSS Research Centre (A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore), Mysuru, Karnataka, 570025, India

    K. C. Sunil Kumar

  4. Department of Studies and Research in Chemistry, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 572 103, India

    T. L. Soundarya

  5. Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 572103, India

    G. Nagaraju

  6. Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502 285, India

    S. Punith

  7. Department of Chemistry, The National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570008, India

    V. Lakshmi Ranganatha

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Shivaganga, G.S., Parameswara, P., Mallikarjunaswamy, C. et al. Green, nonchemical route for the synthesis of MnWO4 nanostructures, evaluation of their photocatalytic and electrochemical performance. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 34, 1791 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-11190-3

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