Investigation of Morphology, Size Distribution and Surface Area of ZnO Crystallization Using Taguchi Experimental Design

Abstract

Length, width and specific surface area are among the important criteria representing ZnO crystallization. The average width, average length and surface area of the synthesized ZnO crystals are important because they directly change the application area in which the material will be used. In this study, the factors affecting these criteria were determined as the amount of poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate), ultrasonication power, reactant concentration and reaction temperature. The effects of the factors on the selected criteria are analyzed and determined using the Taguchi experimental design method and main effect analysis. The results showed that if the ZnO crystals to be produced are to be used as catalysts, a lower PSSS concentration should be preferred for the synthesis of these crystals, which are smaller in size and have a larger surface area. Another result is; It is seen that the amount of additive and ultrasonication are the two most effective parameters on the average width, average length and specific surface area properties of the synthesized ZnO crystals.