Synthesis of ZnO Nanostructures Using Sol-Gel Method

By J. N. Hasnidawani, H. Azlina, H. Norita, N. N. Bonnia, S. Ratim, E. S. Ali. 2016

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Zinc oxide plays an important role in current industry due to its special characteristics such as anti-corrosion, anti-bacteria, has low electrons conductivity and excellent heat resistance. Therefore, the objective of this study is to synthesize zinc oxide nanostructures with the most practical ways by using sol-gel method and characterize the nanostructures. Sol-gel method is the simplest method and has the ability to control the particle size and morphology through systematic monitoring of reaction parameters. ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized via sol gel method using Zinc acetate dehydrate (Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O) as a precursor and ethanol (CH2COOH) was used as solvent, Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and distilled water were used as medium. ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by using XRD, EDX, FESEM, and nano-particles analyser. Result of EDX characterization shows that the ZnO nanoparticles has good purity with (Zinc content of- 55.38% and; Oxygen content of- 44.62%). XRD result spectrum displays mainly oxygen and zinc peaks, which indicate the crystallinity in nature as exhibited. FESEM micrographs shows that synthesized ZnO have a rod-like structure. The obtained ZnO nanoparticles are homogenous and consistent in size which corresponds to the XRD result that exhibit good crystallinity. ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by sol-gel method in nanosize range within 81.28 nm to 84.98 nm.

Subfields: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry

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• Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Ixora Coccinea Leaf Extract—A Green Approach (2016, methodology): “Several conventional methods have been used for synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles like chemical vapor synthesis [19], laser ablation [20], solvothermal [21], thermal decomposition [22] and sol-gel method [23].”
• Photocatalysis for Organic Wastewater Treatment: From the Basis to Current Challenges for Society (2020, methodology): “There are few steps involved in the sol-gel technique, which include hydrolysis, condensation, and the drying process [8].”