Vol. 16 No. 02 (2026): Journal of Materials & Construcstion
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ZnO and Ag@ZnO nanomaterial for potential application in sanitary glazes

Lê Thanh , Phạm Tuấn Minh , Đỗ Kiên Minh , Nguyễn Phương Linh , Lê Mạnh Cường , Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Mai , Tạ Ngọc Dũng , Lưu Thị Lan Anh

Keywords:

ZnO
Ag@ZnO
Single-step thermal hydrolysis process
Nano glaze
Sanitary ware ceramics

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that the incorporation of nanomaterials into sanitary ware glazes can impart durable antibacterial functionality while maintaining thermal stability under high-temperature firing conditions. In this study, ZnO nanoparticles and Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles with an Ag content of 7 wt% were synthesized via a simple single-step thermal hydrolysis method at low-temperature. The structural and morphological properties of the synthesized nanomaterials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and related analytical techniques. Ceramic glazes containing ZnO and Ag@ZnO nanomaterials were subsequently prepared, and their fundamental properties were preliminarily evaluated with respect to their applicability in sanitary ware. The results indicate that the incorporation of these nanomaterials does not adversely affect the thermal stability of the glaze during high-temperature firing. Overall, ZnO and Ag@ZnO nanomaterials demonstrate strong potential for the development of next-generation sanitary ware glazes, meeting the increasing requirements for hygiene, safety, and durability in modern construction materials.

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Lê Thanh, Phạm Tuấn Minh, Đỗ Kiên Minh, Nguyễn Phương Linh, Lê Mạnh Cường, Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Mai, Tạ Ngọc Dũng, & Lưu Thị Lan Anh. (2026). ZnO and Ag@ZnO nanomaterial for potential application in sanitary glazes. Tạp Chí Vật liệu & Xây dựng - Bộ Xây dựng, 16(02), Trang 7 – Trang 13. https://doi.org/10.54772/jomc.02.2026.1275

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