Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing a photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide, which comprises preparing zinc oxide nanoplate crystals having a planar morphology on their (0001) crystal faces. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for synthesizing zinc oxide nanoplate crystals, a tooth whitening composition and a composition for degrading organic pollutants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 12, 2008
Publication date:
January 15, 2009
Applicant:
FAS Alliances, Inc.
Inventors:
Jin Ho CHOY, Tae Un Park, Eue Soon Jang