Synthesis of Supergrowth VACNTs and Nanostructured ZnO by Immerse Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 312-315 ◽  
pp. 1044-1048
Author(s):  
Salina Muhamad ◽  
Abu Bakar Suriani ◽  
Mohamad Zainizan Sahdan ◽  
Anuar Ahmad ◽  
Yosri M. Siran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Orientation ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Physical Changes

In this paper, the study of supergrowth VACNTs after being immersed in zinc oxide solution were presented. Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs) were first deposited on silicon with the orientation of [1 0 0] before being immersed in an aqueous solution of zinc nitrate hexahydrate and hexamethylenetetramine. Physical changes have been observed by scanning electron microscopy, SEM in the VACNTs, where the significant expansion of length of up to almost 0.8 mm was achieved after the immersion of 4.5 hr. The supergrowth of VACNTs was observed and analyzed by energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, EDX to substantiate the incorporation of CNTs and ZnO of the sample. Raman spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction, XRD were used to inspect the crystal orientation to support our findings.

Preparation and Characterization of ZnO Nanostructures with Different Precursors via Solochemical Technique

2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 1813-1817
Author(s):  
Marivone Gusatti ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Maduro de Campos ◽  
Gilvan Sérgio Barroso ◽  
Daniel Aragão Ribeiro de Souza ◽  
Humberto Gracher Riella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Zinc Chloride ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Rietveld Analysis ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zno Nanocrystals

In this work, the precursors zinc nitrate hexahydrate and zinc chloride were used to synthesize zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocrystals, applying a simple solochemical technique. ZnO rod-like nanostructures were successfully obtained by chemical reaction between NaOH and zinc nitrate hexahydrate at 90 °C. The sample formed by chemical reaction between NaOH and zinc chloride at 90 °C showed the ZnO phase mixed with the Zn5(OH)8Cl2•H2O phase. Only after thermal treatment at 500 °C for 3 hours, the conversion of Zn5(OH)8Cl2•H2O in ZnO was achieved. The samples prepared with different precursors were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Rietveld analysis to the X-ray diffraction data indicated that ZnO nanocrystals obtained have hexagonal wurtzite structure and nanometric-sized crystallites.

scholarly journals Decoration of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes with Semiconductor Nanoparticles Using Atomic Layer Deposition

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Szabó ◽  
László Péter Bakos ◽  
Dániel Karajz ◽  
Tamás Gyulavári ◽  
Zsejke-Réka Tóth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Atomic Layer Deposition ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Layer Deposition ◽  
Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vertically Aligned

Vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs or “CNT forest”) were decorated with semiconductor particles (TiO2 and ZnO) by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Both the structure and morphology of the components were systematically studied using scanning (SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. Characterization results revealed that the decoration was successful in the whole bulk of VACNTs. The effect of a follow-up heat treatment was also investigated and its effect on the structure was proved. It was attested that atomic layer deposition is a suitable technique for the fabrication of semiconductor/vertically aligned carbon nanotubes composites. Regarding their technological importance, we hope that semiconductor/CNT forest nanocomposites find potential application in the near future.

scholarly journals Effect of Ethane-1,2-Diamine on Growth of ZnO Nanorods and Cyclohexane Sensing by Current-Voltage Characteristics Investigations

2018 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Shazrah Shahzad ◽  
Dawar Ali ◽  
Jawad Asif ◽  
Muhammad Zafar Khan ◽  
Muhammad Aftab Akram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Current Voltage Characteristics ◽  
Scanning Electron

The growth of vertically aligned ZnO Nanorods arrays using Zinc Nitrate hexahydrate and Hexamethylene Tetramine (HMTA), by Chemical Bath Deposition on Silicon Wafer was investigated. The growth is conducted under influence of Ethane-1,2-diamine, the amine based enhancer was evaluated based on three different ratios (1:0.5, 1:1, 1:1.5) of enhancer to the precursor (Zinc Nitrate and HMTA). The effect different ratios of enhancers on morphology aspect ratio and crystallinity of the as grown Nanorods were studied under Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). Electrical Properties such as current–voltage characteristics were investigated, its correlation to the morphology and aspect ratio of the Nanorods in the presence of 100μL-500μL of Aromatic Compound Cyclohexane and at different applied voltages.

The Effect of Stabiliser’s Molarity to the Growth of ZnO Nanorods

2011 ◽  
Vol 312-315 ◽  
pp. 99-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuraida Khusaimi ◽  
Mohamad Hafiz Mamat ◽  
Mohd Zainizan Sahdan ◽  
Norbani Abdullah ◽  
Mohamad Rusop
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wet Chemical ◽  
Gel Preparation

A wet chemical approach, originating from sol-gel preparation, was adopted with the intention to develop a low-temperature benign method of preparation. ZnO nanorods are successfully grown in an aqueous medium. The precursor, zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2.6H2O), is stabilized by hexamethylene tetraamine (HMTA). The effect of changing the molarity of HMTA to the structural orientation of ZnO nanorods is investigated. X-ray diffraction of the synthesized ZnO shows hexagonal zincite structure. The structural features of the nanocrystalline ZnO were studied by SEM. Structural features, surface morphology and differences in lattice orientation are seemingly influenced by varying the Zn2+: HMTA molar ratio. The formation of ZnO nanorods with blunt and sharp tips is found to be significantly affected by this ratio.

The Synthesis of VACNTs Grown on MgxZn1-xO (0< x <0.3) Template

2011 ◽  
Vol 312-315 ◽  
pp. 1038-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salina Muhamad ◽  
Abu Bakar Suriani ◽  
Rafidah Ahmad ◽  
Anuar Ahmad ◽  
Yosri M. Siran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Crystal Orientation ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aligned Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Top View ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, MgxZn1-xO thin film with x varied from 0 to 0.3 was deposited on silicon with the orientation of [1 0 0] using the sol-gel method and spin coating technique. The thin film was annealed at 550°C before being used as a template to grow vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs). Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) indicates that the top view of VACNTs’ topography are very similar to the topography of the template used, MgxZn1-xO thin film. When the value of x increased, the grain size of the template becomes larger and rougher, which were also true with the VACNTs. The electrical properties were measured using IV measurement system, which indicates that the conductivity of the VACNTs is directly proportional to the grain size of the template. Raman spectroscopy was used to inspect the crystal orientation.

Enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of selected chlorophenols using Ag/zno nanocomposites

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (36) ◽  
pp. 2129-2136
Author(s):  
Kate Kotlhao ◽  
Fanyana M. Mtunzi ◽  
Vusumzi Pakade ◽  
Neelan Laloo ◽  
Ikechukwu P. Ejidike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Content ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Water Contaminants ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Chlorophenols are among the priority listed water contaminants due to their estrogenic, mutagenic or carcinogenic health effects. The Ag/ZnO nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized, characterized and tested for photacatalytic degradation of chlorophenols in water. The synthesis was done using zinc nitrate hexahydrate (ZnNO3. 6H2O) precursor and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Silver nitrate (AgNO3) was added to ZnO and reduced with sodium brohydride to produce the silver nanoparticles (NPs) within the ZnO structure. The silver content was varied from 1, 3 and 5wt% for optimisation. The nanocomposites were characterised using ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), photolumniscence (PL), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). The nanocomposites were tested for their photocatalytic properties on 2- chlorophenol (CP), 2- chlorophenol (CP) and 2,4- dichlorophenol (DCP) in water. The UV-Vis results showed that, as the amount of silver was increased a gradual slight red shift was observed. The XRD patterns for Ag/ZnO exhibited peaks that were characteristic of the hexagonal wurzite structure and peaks characteristic for Ag appeared at 38.24o, 44.37o, 64.67oand 77.58ocorresponding to (111), (200), (220) and (311) reflection planes. STEM results showed the presence of Ag in ZnO with ZnO appearing as rods shapes. The EDX elemental analysis confirmed the presence of Ag in the Ag/ZnO nanocomposites with no contaminants peaks. On testing the nanocomposites for phohotocatalytic degradation of chlorophenols, addition of Ag to ZnO improved degradation of the chlorophenols compared to the pristine ZnO.

Low-Temperature Synthesis of Nanocrystalline ZnO Nanorods Arrays

2013 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 237-240
Author(s):  
S. Kalasung ◽  
C. Chananonnawathorn ◽  
Mati Horprathum ◽  
P. Thongpanit ◽  
Pitak Eiamchai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Thickness Change ◽  
Growth Method ◽  
Vertically Aligned ◽  
Seed Layer Thickness

In this present research, vertically aligned ZnO nanorods arrays were grown on silicon wafer (100) substrates from a zinc nitrate hexahydrate and hexamethylenetetramine solution by a cost effective and low temperature (90 °C) hydrothermal growth method. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze morphology, crystallinity and film thickness, respectively. It was demonstrated that when the seed layer thickness change from 18 to 200 nm, the nanowire density increased. Our result presented a scalable method for fabricating ZnO nanorods arrays with potential for a lots of application such as micro/nanosensors and the nanoelectronic devices.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Flower-Like ZnO Nanostructures and their Optical Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 678 ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Krishnan Sambath ◽  
Manickam Saroja ◽  
Muthusamy Venkatachalam ◽  
Krishnan Rajendran ◽  
Kumaravelu Jagatheeswaran
Keyword(s):  
Visible Region ◽  
Blue Emission ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Near Band Edge ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Band Emission

Flower-like ZnO nanostructures have been synthesized using zinc nitrate hexahydrate and hexamethylenetetramine (HMT) by a low-temperature hydrothermal technique. The prepared ZnO nanostructures exhibit hexagonal wurtzite structure, well-defined flower-like morphology, and a strong blue emission photoluminescence. Flower-like ZnO nanostructures consisting of multilayered petals are formed with the length of about 1 μm. All the flower petals exhibit the tapering feature with the root size of 300-500 nm and tip size of 50-100 nm. The prepared ZnO sample has been studied using x-ray diffraction technique, energy dispersive x-ray analysis, scanning electron microscope and FTIR spectroscopy. The photoluminescence spectrum demonstrated two emission bands, a near band edge (NBE) emission in the UV region centering at 386 nm and a high intensity deep band emission (DBE) in the visible region centering at 483 nm.

scholarly journals ZnO Microflowers Grown by Chemical Bath Deposition: A Low-Cost Approach for Massive Production of Functional Nanostructures

Chemosensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Vincenzina Strano ◽  
Maria Grazia Greco ◽  
Enrico Ciliberto ◽  
Salvo Mirabella
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Bath Deposition ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Nitrate Hexahydrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spheroidal Shape ◽  
Xrd Techniques

The massive production of nanostructures with controlled features and high surface area is a challenging and timely task in view of developing effective materials for sensing and catalysis. Herein, functional ZnO nanostructures, named microflowers (MFs) have been prepared by a facile and rapid chemical bath deposition. ZnO MFs show an intriguing sheets-composed spheroidal shape, with diameters in the range 0.2–2.5 µm, whose formation is achieved by a complexing action by F in an aqueous solution of zinc nitrate hexahydrate and hexamethylenetetramine. The evolution of the physical and structural properties of the material, following post-deposition thermal annealing, has been investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analyses (EDX), photoluminescence (PL) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The effectiveness of ZnO MFs in UV detection has also been tested to account for the potentiality of these nanostructures.

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