1：Experimental Design and Method Selection:

The study employed chemical solution deposition method to grow Ag-ZnO nanorods on glass substrates. The effects of Ag dopant concentration and UV irradiation time on the properties of ZnO nanostructures were investigated.

2：Sample Selection and Data Sources:

ZnO thin films were prepared using zinc acetate dehydrate as a starting material, with Ag dopant concentrations ranging from 0.02 to 0.1 mol%. UV irradiation times varied from 0 to 6 minutes.

3：02 to 1 mol%. UV irradiation times varied from 0 to 6 minutes. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:

3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: X-ray diffraction (XRD, PANalytical X’pert3 Powder), scanning electron microscope (SEM, JSM-7600F JEOL), ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis), UV weathering test chamber (Haida International Equipment).

4：Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:

The ZnO solution was prepared, stirred, and aged before dip coating on glass substrates. The films were pre-heated, annealed, and then characterized using XRD, SEM, and UV-vis. Photocatalytic activity was assessed by measuring the degradation of methyl orange (MO) dye under UV irradiation.

5：Data Analysis Methods:

The structural and optical properties were analyzed based on XRD and SEM data. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by monitoring the absorbance peak of MO dye at 470 nm.