Characteristic of Al-Doped ZnO Nanorods by a Hydrothermal Process

2010 ◽  
Vol 434-435 ◽  
pp. 646-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenn Kai Tsai ◽  
Ju Yu Wei ◽  
Yi Chi Chen ◽  
You Cheng Jheng ◽  
Teen Hang Meen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
Si Substrate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Dilute Aqueous Solution ◽  
Doped Zno

In this study, well-aligned single-crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods arrays were synthesized on Si substrate by simple hydrothermal process in dilute aqueous solution which consisting of zinc nitrate tetrahydrate (Zn(NO3)2•4H2O) and hexamethyltetramine (C6H12N4, HMT) at 90 °C, in the autoclave. ZnO thin film was pre-deposited on Si substrate by the sputter deposition to serve as the seed layer. Aluminum nitrite (Al(NO3)3) also has been mixed into reaction solution. Al doped ZnO nanorod arrays were fabricated successfully. ZnO nanorods were characterized by high resolution X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, and photoluminescence measurement.

Synthesis of Al Doped ZnO with a Novel Rice Microstructure by Hydrothermal Process and Analysis of their Gas Sensing Properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 724-730
Author(s):  
Zan Li ◽  
Wei Qin ◽  
Xiao Hong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Hexagonal Wurtzite Structure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sensing Properties ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Gas Sensing Properties ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Hydrothermal Approach

Al-doped ZnO (AZO) powers with a novel rice-like morphology have been successfully synthesized through a simple and efficient hydrothermal approach, the products have been characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with an energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It showed that all the samples presented an hexagonal wurtzite structure of high crystallinity, and the microstructure was composed of numerous dumbbells. Furthermore, the heater gas sensors were fabricated and an investigation of gas sensing properties has been conducted. The sensors showed good selectivity to ethanol comparing with NH3, SO2, CO and HCHO and possible mechanism was discussed. The Sensors based AZO powers exhibited high response values, reproducible response-recovery to ethanol 50-1800 ppm at 332°C.

scholarly journals Microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesize of ZnO nanorods and their characterization

2012 ◽  
Vol 05 ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
NADI SHOJAEE ◽  
TOURADJ EBADZADEH ◽  
ALIREZA AGHAEI
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Heating Time ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Domestic Microwave Oven ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

In present study ZnO nanorods were synthesized in an aqueous solution using a domestic microwave oven for irradiation. The nanorods have been grown on substrates immersed in an aqueous solution which contains zinc nitrate and hexamethylenetetramine as precursors. Eventually, effect of some parameters such as precursor's concentration and heating time on growth mechanism was characterized. The product phase was detected using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) exhibited the resultant structure is uniform and single crystalline. Finally Uv-Vis spectroscopy was used to measure the nanorod's band gap.

Synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+-doped ZnO-nanophosphors

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudheesh Shukla ◽  
Eric Agorku ◽  
Hemant Mittal ◽  
Ajay Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Green Emission ◽  
Zinc Nitrate ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cerium Ion ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Co Precipitation

AbstractThe present study involves the synthesis of Ce3+ doped ZnO nanophosphors by the zinc nitrate and cerium nitrate co-precipitation method. The synthesized nanophosphors were characterized with respect to their crystal structure, crystal morphology, particle size and photoluminescence (PL) properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)/Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and PL-spectroscopy respectively. XRD results revealed that ZnO nanophosphors are single phase and cubic type structures. Further, PL spectra of ZnO:Ce3+ nanophosphors showed green emission because of the charge transfer at single occupied oxygen vacancies with ZnO holes and red emission due to the cerium ion transitions. Intensity and fine structure of the Ce3+ luminescence and its temperature dependence are strongly influenced by the doping conditions. The formation of ZnO:Ce3+ nanophosphors was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and XRD spectra.

scholarly journals Y-Doped ZnO Nanorods by Hydrothermal Method and Their Acetone Gas Sensitivity

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Yu ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Hai-ying Du ◽  
Peng-jun Yao ◽  
Yuwen Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Gas Sensitivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Recovery Times ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Scanning Electron

Pure and yttrium- (Y-) doped (1 at%, 3 at%, and 7 at%) ZnO nanorods were synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The crystallography and microstructure of the synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Comparing with pure ZnO nanorods, Y-doped ZnO exhibited improved acetone sensing properties. The response of 1 at% Y-doped ZnO nanorods to 100 ppm acetone is larger than that of pure ZnO nanorods. The response and recovery times of 1 at% Y-doped ZnO nanorods to 100 ppm acetone are about 30 s and 90 s, respectively. The gas sensor based on Y-doped ZnO nanorods showed good selectivity to acetone in the interfere gases of ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and methanol. The formation mechanism of the ZnO nanorods was briefly analyzed.

Fabrication, characterization and magnetic properties of Na-doped ZnO nanorods

2016 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 1650039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyuan Piao ◽  
Li-Ting Tseng ◽  
Kiyonori Suzuki ◽  
Jiabao Yi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Shallow Donors ◽  
Na Doping ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic

Na-doped ZnO nanorods have been fabricated through a hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses indicate that the d spacing of ZnO increases with increasing doping concentration, suggesting the effective incorporation of dopant Na in the samples. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) measurements indicate that there are shallow donors in pure ZnO samples and the shallow donors are strongly prohibited by Na doping. In addition, the resonance at g = 2.005 suggests the formation of Zn vacancies. Magnetic measurements indicate that pure ZnO is paramagnetic and Na doping leads to ferromagnetism at room temperature. Moreover, 0.5% Na-doped ZnO nanorods exhibits the largest saturation magnetization.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-Tungsten Oxide Precipitated onto Natural Inorganic Clay for Humidity-Sensing Applications

Ceramics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Afify ◽  
Ahmed Elsayed ◽  
Mohamed Hassan ◽  
Mohamed Ataalla ◽  
Amr Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tungsten Oxide ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Tungsten Oxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Inorganic Clay

A wet chemical method was used to obtain tungsten oxide nanoparticles from tungsten tetrachloride and natural microfibrous inorganic clay (sepiolite) as a starting material. Precipitation of tungsten oxide species onto sepiolite under basic conditions and subsequent thermal treatment was investigated, prompted by the abundance of sepiolite in nature and the useful environmental applications that could be attained. Laser granulometry, X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) techniques were used to study the particle-size distribution, the morphology, and the composition of the prepared sample. Our findings show the presence of tungsten oxide nanoparticles, which are less than 50 nm, on the needles of the modified sepiolite.

Synthesis of MoS2 Nanoparticles with Inorganic Fullerene-Like Structure from Molybdenum Trioxide and Sulfur

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 601-604
Author(s):  
Bin Gao ◽  
Xiao Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Molybdenum Trioxide ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
Chemical Vapor Deposition Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inorganic Fullerene ◽  
Transmission Electron

MoS2 nanoparticles with fullerene-like (IF-MoS2) structure were successfully obtained at heating temperature higher than 840 °C by chemical vapor deposition method in a three-tube furnace using MoO3 and S (sulfur) powders as raw materials. The synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and energy dispersion X-ray spectrometerrespectively. IF-MoS2 nanoparticles can be obtained only in the narrow temperature range of 840 °C-870 °C, and the diameter of IF-MoS2 nanoparticles increases with temperature. A gradual formation mechanism of IF-MoS2 nanoparticles was discussed in detail.

Preparation, Characterization and Spectroscopy of Eu3+ in Gd2O3 Nanorods

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1398-1403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqin Liu ◽  
En Ma ◽  
Renfu Li ◽  
Xueyuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fluorescence Spectra ◽  
Filling Factor ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Diffraction Field ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Excitation Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Eu3+:Gd2O3 nanorods were prepared by a hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the resulting samples. Emission and excitation spectra were studied using xenon excited spectroscopic experiments at 10 K. Energy transfer from Gd3+ to Eu3+, from the band gap of the host to Eu3+, and from Eu3+ (S6) to Eu3+ (C2) was observed. The energy levels of Eu3+ at the C2 site of cubic Gd2O3 were experimentally determined according to the fluorescence spectra at 10 K, and fit well with the theoretical values. The standard deviation for the optimal fit was 12.9 cm−1. The fluorescent lifetime of 5D0 (2.3 ms at 295 K) was unusually longer than that of the bulk counterparts (0.94 ms), indicating a small filling factor (0.55) for the nanorod volume. However the lifetime of 5D1 was much shorter than that of the bulk counterparts, 65 μs at 10 K, 37 μs at 295 K.

Preparation and Spectral Properties of PVP-Modified ZnO Nanorods

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Feng Huang ◽  
Han Ning Xiao ◽  
Shu Guang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Emission ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Uv Absorption Spectrum

ZnO nanorods were prepared by a hydrothermal reaction in the presence or absence of PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone). The obtained products were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, UV-Vis absorption (UV) spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The results suggest that PVP plays an important role in the preparation of ZnO nanorods. The UV absorption spectrum showed PVP increases the UV-shielding ability but doesn’t influence the transparency in the visible light region. A weak UV emission at 353 nm of PL spectra exhibit the surface of ZnO nanorods is passivated and oxygen-related defects is supplied by PVP.

Synthesis of ZnO Nanorods with Tunable Aspect Ratio

2012 ◽  
Vol 724 ◽  
pp. 205-208
Author(s):  
Li Yan Zhang ◽  
Fen Wang ◽  
Jian Feng Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preferred Direction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

ZnO nanorods were prepared by heat treating of aqueous zinc acetate treated with organic of PVA. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results indicate that the as synthesized ZnO are hexagonal wurtzite nanorods with the maximum aspect ratio of 10:1 (100 nm in diameter and about 1 μm in length). The morphology of nanorods was formed by the regulation of appropriate organic under a pH value of 8.5. The growth mechanism of ZnO is proposed that the nanocrystals grow along a preferred direction in a growth tunnel provided by organics.

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