Hexagonally patterned selective growth of well-aligned ZnO nanorod arrays

Aging effects on the optical properties of an individual Zn-rich ZnO nanowire

“…One-dimensional (1D) ZnO nanowires have been regarded as one of the most promising candidates for nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices including nanogenerators, nanolasers, field-effect transistors, optical switches and UV photodetectors due to its wide direct band gap of 3.37 eV and large exciton binding energy of 60 meV [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. The optical properties of ZnO nanowires have attracted considerable attention because of its near-bandedge (NBE) ultraviolet (UV) emissions and potential applications in nanolasers and UV detectors [11][12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

Facile synthesis of γ-MnOOH micro/nanorods and their conversion to β-MnO2, Mn3O4

“…In the fields of modern chemistry and materials science, the precise architectural manipulation of micro/nanocrystals with well-defined morphology, dimensionality and tunable sizes have attracted considerable attention not only for the fundamental scientific significance but also for the technological applications that can be derived from their peculiar and fascinating properties, which are often superior to their corresponding bulk materials [1,2]. Thus far, dramatic efforts have been dedicated to develop new methods for the fabrication of a range of high-quality inorganic nanostructures in different systems [3,4].…”

Preparation and characterization of Mg-doped ZnO nanorods

“…Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been widely investigated for applications in optics, optoelectronics, sensors, and actuators [3] because it is piezoelectric, pyroelectric, inorganic, and semiconducting. ZnO nanostructures have been prepared using various methods, such as thermal evaporation [4][5][6] and vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) deposition [7][8][9]. Vayssieres et al proposed a solution-phase synthesis for producing ZnO nanorods at the low temperature [10,11].…”