ZnO: Research, Papers and Researchers

01Research activity

ZnO research by ScholarsColab researchers

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Recent focus (2023 onwards): photocatalytic, doped, nanorods, enhanced, sensor, degradation.

02Researchers

PhD researchers working on ZnO

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Kiruthika Ramanykiruthika.ramany@gmail.com19 papers on this topic · 139 citationsSSHIPRA CHOUDHARYGuru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University11 papers on this topic · 285 citationsNoureddine BarkaSultan Moulay Slimane University6 papers on this topic · 436 citationsTop 2% scientist · Environmental SciencesSANKHA CHAKRABORTTYSchool of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University ,India5 papers on this topic · 89 citationsDr. Kalisadhan MukherjeePandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar5 papers on this topic · 83 citationsDr. Md Jawaid AlamSRM Institute of Science and Technology5 papers on this topic · 12 citationsProf. Popoola Lekan TaofeekDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, Nigeria4 papers on this topic · 133 citationsPraveen DwivediIIT Kanpur3 papers on this topic · 39 citationsSubhash ChandraGLA University, Mathura3 papers on this topic · 23 citationsDr. Lowlesh Nandkishor YadavAssociate Professor, Dean R&D , Suryodaya College of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur,…2 papers on this topic · 260 citationsRajendra PawarShiv Chhatrapati College, Aurangabad-431003, India2 papers on this topic · 99 citationsADr.Arjuna MuduliJSPM UNIVERSITY, PUNE2 papers on this topic · 86 citationsMANJUNATHA H BUniversity of Mysore2 papers on this topic · 86 citationsMohamed El-SakhawyProfessor, National Research Centre, Egypt2 papers on this topic · 23 citationsVelpuri Leela DeviPHD2 papers on this topic · 17 citationsMMohendra RoyPandit Deendayal Energy University2 papers on this topic · 16 citationsDr. Swati AroraSKIT2 papers on this topic · 9 citationsDr. Pooja AgarwalGalgotias University2 papers on this topic · 1 citationsMARYAM BATOOLUniversity of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan (also a youtuber, see my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRE_RHG7jCV2fNWc4Ou2DJg)1 paper on this topic · 62 citationsMohit TiwariBharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering,Delhi1 paper on this topic · 56 citationsDr Palas SamantaAssistant Professor, Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, University of North Bengal, Dhupguri, WB, India1 paper on this topic · 26 citationsDr.Gyanendra Kumar SinghGreater Noida Institute of Technology Greater noida UP1 paper on this topic · 24 citationsDr.Narasimha GollaSri Venkateswara University,Tirupati1 paper on this topic · 19 citationsEndale TejuHaramaya University1 paper on this topic · 16 citationsDr. Girraj SharmaJECRC Foundation1 paper on this topic · 14 citationsProf.Dr.R.UdayakumarDean Research , SRM UNIVERSITY1 paper on this topic · 11 citationsMd. Iqbal Bahar ChowdhuryUnited International University1 paper on this topic · 7 citationsAb Latif WaniIndependent Researcher/Higher Education Department,Jammu and Kashmir1 paper on this topic · 6 citationsDr. Manasi Rohan SardesaiS. P. Pune University1 paper on this topic · 5 citationsThanasekaran PounrajAssociate Prorfessor1 paper on this topic · 4 citationsProf. Maude JimenezLille University, France1 paper on this topic · 4 citationsTitikshya MohapatraNA1 paper on this topic · 3 citationsShashi Kant DargarKalasalingam Academy of Research and Education1 paper on this topic · 2 citationsDr. Shantinarayan RoutAmity University | Mumbai1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsMd. Iqbal Bahar ChowdhuryProfessor, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsDr Rajendiran MuthusamyPanimalar Engineering College1 paper on this topic · 0 citations

03Papers

Research papers on ZnO

1. Structural and optical characterization of ZnO nanocrystalline films deposited by sputtering2007188 citationsOptical MaterialsDr. Lowlesh Nandkishor Yadav
2. Photocatalytic degradation of caffeine as a model pharmaceutical pollutant on Mg doped ZnO-Al2O3 heterostructure2018153 citationsEnvironmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and ManagementNoureddine Barka
3. Photocatalytic degradation of caffeine by ZnO-ZnAl2O4 nanoparticles derived from LDH structure201792 citationsJournal of Environmental Chemical EngineeringNoureddine Barka
4. Microwave-assisted synthesis of α-Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4/ZnO ternary hybrid nanostructures for photocatalytic applications202173 citationsCeramics InternationalSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
5. Solar photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in textile industry wastewater by ZnO/pumice composite photocatalyst202073 citationsJournal of Environmental Chemical EngineeringProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
6. ZnO-silicon enhanced surface plasmon resonance sensor for chemical sensing202472 citationsSiliconDr.Arjuna Muduli
7. Effect of oxygen partial pressure on the structural and optical properties of sputter deposited ZnO nanocrystalline thin films200772 citationsMaterials LettersDr. Lowlesh Nandkishor Yadav
8. ZnO–Al2O3–CeO2–Ce2O3 mixed metal oxides as a promising photocatalyst for methyl orange photocatalytic degradation202167 citationsMaterials Today ChemistryNoureddine Barka
9. Nano‐ZnO Catalyzed Green and Efficient One‐Pot Four‐Component Synthesis of Pyranopyrazoles201364 citationsJournal of ChemistryRajendra Pawar
10. Enhanced dye photodegradation through ZnO and ZnO-based photocatalysts doped with selective transition metals: a review202462 citationsEnvironmental Technology ReviewsMARYAM BATOOL
11. Rapid synthesis of ZnO nanowires and nanoplates with highly enhanced photocatalytic performance202159 citationsApplied Surface ScienceSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
12. Au nanoparticles decorated ZnO/ZnFe2O4 composite SERS-active substrate for melamine detection202256 citationsTalantaMohit Tiwari
13. Ex-situ Fabrication of ZnO Nanoparticles Coated Silk Fiber for Surgical Applications201953 citationsMaterials Chemistry and PhysicsMANJUNATHA H B
14. Facile wet chemical synthesis of ZnO nanosheets: effects of counter ions on the morphological, structural, optical and photocatalytic properties201852 citationsCeramics InternationalSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
15. Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green using TiO2 and ZnO impregnated on fecal sludge derived biochar202346 citationsJournal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical EngineersSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
16. Synthesis, characterization and efficient photocatalytic activity of novel Ca/ZnO-Al2O3 nanomaterial201845 citationsMaterials Today CommunicationsNoureddine Barka
17. Facile synthesis of Ce doped ZnO nanowires for efficient photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants from water202342 citationsMaterials Today CommunicationsSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
18. Experimental study on structural, optoelectronic and room temperature sensing performance of Nickel doped ZnO based ethanol sensors201841 citationsSolid State SciencesKiruthika Ramany
19. Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic degradation of anionic dyes using a novel ZnO/activated carbon composite202341 citationsWatershed Ecology and the EnvironmentNoureddine Barka
20. Investigations on irreversible- and reversible-type gas sensing for ZnO and Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 chemi-resistive sensors201241 citationsJournal of Physics D: Applied PhysicsDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
21. ZnO-Zn2TiO4 heterostructure for highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals202338 citationsEnvironmental Science and Pollution ResearchNoureddine Barka
22. Coal fly ash supported ZnO catalyzed transesterification of Jatropha curcas oil: Optimization by response surface methodology202237 citationsEnergy Conversion and ManagementProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
23. Analytical Modeling of MgZnO/ZnO MOSHEMT Based Biosensor for Biomolecule Detection202236 citationsMicro and NanostructuresPraveen Dwivedi
24. ZnO nanoparticle-catalyzed efficient one-pot three-component synthesis of 3, 4, 5-trisubstituted furan-2 (5H)-ones201335 citationsJournal of the Iranian Chemical SocietyRajendra Pawar
25. In vitro and In vivo evaluation of green-hydrothermal synthesized ZnO nanoparticles201933 citationsJournal of Drug Delivery Science and TechnologyMANJUNATHA H B
26. Time-Dependent Toxicity Responses in Daphnia magna Exposed to CuO and ZnO Nanoparticles201726 citationsBulletin of Environmental Contamination and ToxicologyDr Palas Samanta
27. Effect of precursor concentration on structural, morphological, and optical properties of ZnO thin-filmed sensor for ethanol detection201724 citationsIEEE Transactions on NanotechnologyKiruthika Ramany
28. Synthesis of Ultrathin ZnO, Nylon-6,6, and Carbon Nanofibers using Electrospinning Method for Novel Applications202124 citationsDr.Gyanendra Kumar Singh
29. Genesis of nanoflake morphology and dye sensitized solar cell performance of Al doped ZnO particles: A study201723 citationsJournal of Nanoparticle ResearchDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
30. Coal fly ash-supported ZnO-promoted TiO2 towards UV photocatalytic degradation of anthraquinone dye: Parametric optimization, kinetics and mechanism studies202420 citationsMaterials Today CommunicationsProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
31. Chemical synthesis of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity against a clinical isolate Staphylococcus aureus201419 citationsInternational Journal of Nano DimensionDr.Narasimha Golla
32. Experimental study of different vanadium dopant concentrations in ZnO nanorods for a low frequency piezoelectric accelerometer201918 citationsJournal of Electronic MaterialsKiruthika Ramany
33. Maghemite/ZnO nanocomposites: A highly efficient, reusable and non-noble metal catalyst for reduction of 4-nitrophenol202118 citationsAdvanced Powder TechnologySANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
34. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Er doped ZnO nanospindles and nanorods for degradation of organic pollutants202417 citationsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
35. Polyaniline-supported g-C3N4/ZnO/Ag2CrO4 composite for photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation202416 citationsJournal of Photochemistry and PhotobiologyEndale Teju
36. Experimental analysis of transition metal (Ni-V) codoped ZnO nanorods for piezoelectric accelerometer application202015 citationsIEEE Transactions on NanotechnologyKiruthika Ramany
37. ZnO-silicon enhanced surface plasmon resonance sensor for chemical sensing. Silicon 16: 3861–3872202414 citationsSiliconDr.Arjuna Muduli
38. Development and characterization of ZnO thin film for piezoelectric applications202014 citationsDr. Girraj Sharma
39. Potential application of new antimicrobials biological macromolecule of CNT/ZnO-NPs based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/shellac as packaging films202514 citationsInternational Journal of Biological MacromoleculesMohamed El-Sakhawy
40. Photochromism and magneto-optic response of ZnO: Mn semiconductor quantum dots fabricated by microemulsion route200813 citationsCentral European Journal of PhysicsMohendra Roy
41. Potentiometric sensing of potassium ion (K+) using valinomycin supported on ZnO/rGO nanocomposites202312 citationsJournal of Materials Science: Materials in ElectronicsKiruthika Ramany
42. Experimental investigation of performance tailoring of the multifunctional sensor using transition metal (Fe) doped ZnO nanorods synthesized via a facile solution-based method202112 citationsNanotechnologyKiruthika Ramany
43. Improved efficiency of ZnO hierarchical particle based dye sensitized solar cell by incorporating thin passivation layer in photo-anode201812 citationsApplied Physics ADr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
44. Antibacterial Efficacy of ZnO/Bentonite (Clay) Nanocomposites against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli202411 citationsACS OmegaSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
45. Evaluation of bioactive potential of a tragia involucrata healthy leaf extract@ ZnO nanoparticles202111 citationsBioNanoScienceProf.Dr.R.Udayakumar
46. Facile synthesis, structural, morphological, photocatalytic and optical properties of CoFe2O4/ZnO hybrid nanostructures202210 citationsCeramics InternationalSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
47. Facile synthesis of Ce-doped ZnO nanospindles for photocatalytic applications202110 citationsApplied Physics ASHIPRA CHOUDHARY
48. Ultrahigh-performance NiWO4 nanoparticles anchored ZnO nanoflakes as a potential electrode for energy storage applications20259 citationsFuelSubhash Chandra
49. Photovoltaic Performance of TiO₂ and ZnO Nanostructures in Anthocyanin Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells20249 citationsVelpuri Leela Devi
50. Facile phyto-mediated synthesis of ternary CuO/Mn3O4/ZnO nanocomposite using Nigella Sativa seeds extract: characterization,antimicrobial, and biomedical …20259 citationsScientific ReportsMohamed El-Sakhawy
51. Efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic levofloxacin and organic pollutants in water by Pr doped ZnO nanorods20248 citationsChemical Physics ImpactSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
52. ZnO/MgO/ITO structured thin film transistor for ultraviolet photo detector application20208 citationsDr. Swati Arora
53. Room-temperature ultraviolet-ozone annealing of ZnO and ZnMgO nanorods to attain enhanced optical properties20208 citationsJournal of Materials Science: Materials in ElectronicsDr. Md Jawaid Alam
54. Enhancement in electrocatalytic efficiency of hydrothermally synthesized SnAl2S4/ZnO approaching OER performance20258 citationsInternational Journal of Hydrogen EnergySubhash Chandra
55. Nanoflower shaped ZnO photoanode and natural dye sensitizer based solar cell fabrication20228 citationsVelpuri Leela Devi
56. Facile fabrication of Au nanoparticles loaded Ce doped ZnO nanorods for efficient catalytic and photocatalytic decomposition of toxic pollutants in water20247 citationsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
57. Investigation of improved performance of ZnO/CIGS-based solar cells20247 citationsJournal of Advance Electrical Engineering and DevicesMd. Iqbal Bahar Chowdhury
58. Fabrication of ZnO/Gypsum/Gelatine nanocomposites films and their antibacterial mechanism against Staphylococcus aureus20247 citationsBiotechnology and Genetic Engineering ReviewsSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
59. CuO/TiO2/ZnO NPs Anchored Hydrogen Exfoliated Graphene: To Comprehend the Role of Graphene in Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol20237 citationsACS OmegaSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
60. Experimental investigation of sandwich-modelled sensor tailored using TiO2 and ZnO for dual sensing environmental monitoring application20246 citationsJournal of Materials Science: Materials in ElectronicsKiruthika Ramany
61. Computer-aided design of an electrode based on the Stone-Wales defected ZnO graphene-like monolayers for sodium-ion batteries20256 citationsMaterials Science in Semiconductor ProcessingSubhash Chandra
62. Protective effect of quercetin and thymoquinone against genotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by ZnO nanoparticles in the Wistar rat model20236 citationsMutation Research - Genetic Toxicology and Environmental MutagenesisAb Latif Wani
63. Facile synthesis, morphological, optical, catalytic and photocatalytic properties of Ag nanoparticles decorated Ce doped ZnO hybrid plasmonic nanorods20245 citationsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
64. Vibration sensing analysis of ZnO nanorods grown using low-temperature aqueous growth method for varying durations20225 citationsJournal of Materials Science: Materials in ElectronicsKiruthika Ramany
65. Rare earth functionalization effect in optical response of ZnO nano clusters20165 citationsEuropean Physical Journal DDr. Manasi Rohan Sardesai
66. Structural features and dye sensitized solar cell performance of chemically synthesized F doped ZnO particles20185 citationsJournal of Solid State ElectrochemistryDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
67. Structural, morphological, dielectric and semiconducting properties of ZnO nanoparticles calcined at 500° C20254 citationsRSC AdvancesThanasekaran Pounraj
68. High speed atmospheric plasma deposition of transparent ZnO thin films without post-deposition annealing20154 citationsThin Solid FilmsProf. Maude Jimenez
69. Enhancement in optical properties of ZnO nanorods by UV ozone treatment20194 citationsOxide-based Materials and Devices XDr. Md Jawaid Alam
70. ZnO Nanowall Network-Based Tactile/Gesture Sensors and Prediction with Machine Learning20243 citationsACS Applied Materials and InterfacesMohendra Roy
71. Device Optimization and Sensitivity Analysis of a Double-Cavity Graded MgZnO/ZnO MOSHEMT for Biomolecule Detection20243 citationsPhysica ScriptaPraveen Dwivedi
72. Influence of preparation method on ZnO/Al2O3 composite: Physicochemical attributes and catalytic performance toward transesterification of waste cooking oil20253 citationsApplied Catalysis O: OpenProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
73. Zno/bone-char hybrid composite: catalyst preparation, characterization, and its application20223 citationsIranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringTitikshya Mohapatra
74. Enhanced photodegradation of pollutants by Er doped ZnO nanorods fabricated using thermal decomposition20252 citationsNext MaterialsSHIPRA CHOUDHARY
75. Experimental study of parametric dependency of ZnO nanorods-based vibration sensor20232 citationsIETE Journal of ResearchKiruthika Ramany
76. Development of Eco-Friendly TiO2 Doped ZnO Nanorods Based Dual Functional Sensor for the Sewage System Monitoring20222 citationsIEEE Transactions on NanotechnologyKiruthika Ramany
77. Performance analysis of several ZnO based dye sensitized solar cells with identical photo-electrodes, electrolyte and sensitizer20212 citationsIEEE Journal of PhotovoltaicsDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
78. Performance estimation of N-channel ZnO based thin film transistor using simulation20162 citationsShashi Kant Dargar
79. Experimental evaluation of ZnO nanorods based eco–friendly sensor for melamine detection in milk20241 citationsSensor ReviewKiruthika Ramany
80. Fabrication of vibration sensors using precursor molar concentration varied ZnO nanostructures grown by refresh hydrothermal method20231 citationsCircuit WorldKiruthika Ramany
81. Investigation of structural and optical properties of (ZnO) X–(MgO) 1-X (x= 1.0, 0.75, 0.50, 0.20, 0.10) nano crystalline thin films20201 citationsDr. Swati Arora
82. Development and analysis of newly designed ZnO and CuO nanocomposite for latent fingerprint detection20251 citationsMRS AdvancesDr. Pooja Agarwal
83. Experimental Validation of TiO2 Shielded ZnO Nanorods Synthesized via Low-Temperature Solution-Based Method for Sewage System [Gas (CO and CH4) and …20240 citationsJournal of Vibration Engineering and TechnologiesKiruthika Ramany
84. Influence of Refresh Hydrothermally Grown ZnO Nanorods for Vibration Sensing Application20230 citationsIETE Journal of ResearchKiruthika Ramany
85. Fabrication and characterization of ZnO nanorods for room temperature carbon monoxide Sensing20200 citationsKiruthika Ramany
86. Fabrication and Characterization of ZnO nanorods for room temperature Carbon Monoxide sensing application20200 citationsKiruthika Ramany
87. Fabrication and experimental analysis of CUSCN coated ZnO nanorods for piezoelectric accelerometer application20190 citationsKiruthika Ramany
88. Fabrication and characterization of ZnO nanostructured thin film piezoelectric sensor for accelerometer application20180 citationsKiruthika Ramany
89. Design, Simulation and Optimization Of ZnO Nanorod For Energy Harvesting Application20170 citationsResearch Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical SciencesKiruthika Ramany
90. Effect of Biomolecule on the Device Capacitance of MgZnO/ZnO MOSHEMT20190 citationsPraveen Dwivedi
91. Facile Synthesis of Co/Fe Doped ZnO with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity against Dyes and Antibiotics20250 citationsJournal of the Indian Chemical SocietyDr. Pooja Agarwal
92. Sn-In codoping effect on microstructure, morphology, optical absorption and photoluminescence properties of ZnO thin films.20250 citationsDr. Shantinarayan Rout
93. Effect of seed layer thickness on the growth of ZnO nanorods20200 citationsDr. Md Jawaid Alam
94. Impact of UV-ozone annealing on the optical and structural properties of ZnO thin films and nanorods20200 citationsOxide-based Materials and Devices XDr. Md Jawaid Alam
95. Grain boundary modeling and simulation of ZnO thin film transistor and its correlation with UV ozone annealing20190 citationsDr. Md Jawaid Alam
96. Internal Quantum Efficiency and Current-Voltage Characteristics Modeling of ZnO/CZTS Thin Film Solar Cells20140 citationsISTP Journal of Research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ISTP Md. Iqbal Bahar Chowdhury
97. Efficiency optimization of a tubular solar still: Insights from Fe2O3-nano enhanced PCM and ZnO-coated basin strategies20250 citationsDr Rajendiran Muthusamy

04Journals

Journals that publish ZnO research

Where our researchers published their papers on this topic, with each journal’s indexing.

*Impact factor and quartile calculated from OpenAlex open data where available; official Journal Impact Factors are published by Clarivate. Indexing from the SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI, Scopus and JCR 2024 lists. Find the right journal for your own paper →

05Top 2% scientists

World’s Top 2% scientists in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

The Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology is the research subfield closest to ZnO in that list; 3,678 researchers from 54 countries are listed in it.

Source: Elsevier Data Repository, Ioannidis et al., 2026 edition, citations to the end of 2025 (career-long ranking). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not ScholarsColab mentors unless marked so above.

06Related topics

Topics related to ZnO

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• Caffeine8 papers · 3 researchers
• Biomolecules20 papers · 11 researchers
• Transition Metal21 papers · 13 researchers
• Solar Cell151 papers · 27 researchers
• Staphylococcus Aureus18 papers · 8 researchers
• Ethanol52 papers · 24 researchers
• Transistor118 papers · 36 researchers
• Electrode54 papers · 28 researchers

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