Microstructural Evolution and Optical Properties of Hydrothermally Synthesized CuO/ZrO2 Nanocomposites
This study demonstrates that hydrothermally synthesized CuO/ZrO₂ nanocomposites exhibit modified microstructural properties, including partial tetragonal phase stabilization and reduced lattice strain, alongside significantly altered optical band gaps and defect-assisted luminescence, suggesting their enhanced potential for photocatalytic, sensing, and optoelectronic applications.