Indium doped CeO2 nanoparticles were blended by a cost proficient hydrothermal technique. The physio-chemical qualities of the synthesized nanoparticles were examined utilizing X-Ray Diffraction spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy and SEM/EDAX analysis. XRD spectra confirm the formation of cubic shaped CeO2 nanoparticles. The crystal size of the nanoparticle is found to diminish with increment of in concentration. SEM image reveals that the incorporation of in makes a considerable change in the morphology of CeO2 nanoparticles. The bandgap values of In doped CeO2 nanoparticles were found to augment with addition of doping concentration. The FTIR spectroscopy identifies the functional groups present in the as-synthesized nanoparticles. The elements present in the synthesized nanoparticles were confirmed using EDAX spectrum.

ZnO nanorods; Ni; Solid state reaction; Structural parameters; Photoluminescence; SEM; Photocatalytic activity