Optimization Method of the Solvothermal Parameters Using Box–Behnken Experimental Design—The Case Study of ZnO Structural and Catalytic Tailoring

ZnO photocatalysts were synthesized via solvothermal method and a reduced experimental design (Box–Behnken) was applied to investigate the influence of four parameters (temperature, duration, composition reaction mixture) upon photocatalytic activity crystal structure ZnO. The correlated with degradation methyl orange ratio two crystallographic facets ((002) (100)) using quadratic model. model shows good fit for both responses. optimization results validated models. similar variation as samples. water content solvent is primary factor, which predominantly An explanation proposed effect how (002) (100) influenced its relation activity. present research laconically describes case study an original work, in order serve guideline deal such complicated subjects quantifying synthesis catalytic obtained