ZnO/PPy-GO core/shell nanoarrays were obtained by 2-step electrochemical approach.
Crystalline structure and orientation of ZnO nanorods improved with deposition potential.
Morphology of ZnO changed from nanorods to pyramidal shape with increased deposition duration.
Electroactivity of core/shell is improved with crystallinity of ZnO for nanorod morphology.
Photocatalytic activity of core/shell NAs is improved for nanorod core morphology than pyramid one.