One-pot preparation of transition metal-doped ZnO/Ag nanocomposites with excellent photocatalytic and antibacterial performance

Puntos clave

• Nanocomposites exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity, enhancing degradation of pollutants.
• Transition metal-doping significantly improves antibacterial performance against harmful bacteria.
• Preparation involved a one-pot method, offering efficiency and simplicity in synthesis.
• Environmental applications could lead to enhanced water purification technologies.