Synthesis of multi-linked ZnO rods by microwave heating

A. Kathalingam, Y. S. Chae, J. K. Rhee

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Abstract

Synthesis of linked ZnO micro rods by microwave radiation and its characterization is presented in this report. In this simple microwave assisted solution phase route zinc nitrate and hexamethylenetetramine has been used as the starting materials for the synthesis of linked ZnO rods. Linked ZnO rods with various morphologies such as bipods, tripods, tetrapods and etc have been prepared. The influence of irradiation time of microwave on the formation of linked ZnO rods was investigated. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used for the characterization of the product. The FESEM images showed ZnO rods of diameter in the range of 100-200 nm and length around 5000 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-522
Number of pages6
JournalCrystal Research and Technology
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2011

Keywords

  • linked rods
  • microwave synthesis
  • optical properties and photoluminescence
  • zinc oxide

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