Role of solute and solvent on the deposition of ZnO thin films

Nanocrystalline Thin Film Gas Sensors

“…However, when Pd is present it improves the performance in a considerable way. Pd clusters on the ZnO surface help in adsorption of H (formed by dissociation of methane on oxide surface) [14,[41][42][43][44][45]. Pd also acts as a catalyst to lower the temperature for methane dissociation on oxide surface [42][43][44][45].…”

Effects of introduced electrolytes on galvanic deposition of ZnO films

“…ZnO formation can happen either directly or through an intermediate mixed phase following different reaction paths [34]. However, previous work appears only to illustrate that ZnO can be obtained either in single ZnSO 4 electrolyte at room temperature or in single Zn(NO 3 ) 2 electrolyte at above 60 • C [34]. Moreover, the effects of electrolytes on galvanic deposition of ZnO are still not completely clear.…”

“…It shows that galvanically obtained ZnO thin films can be deposited with various morphologies depending on the nature of the solute and solvent used. ZnO formation can happen either directly or through an intermediate mixed phase following different reaction paths [34]. However, previous work appears only to illustrate that ZnO can be obtained either in single ZnSO 4 electrolyte at room temperature or in single Zn(NO 3 ) 2 electrolyte at above 60 • C [34].…”

Physical characteristics of nanostructured zinc sulfide composite with antibacterial properties

“…From our point of view it becomes possible to achieve this aim thanks to the unique properties of zinc sulfide to bind at certain conditions with biopolymer matrixes of sodium alginate and chitosan, which can create a polymeric covering around the semiconductor particles. It is important to say that the nanomaterials based on the zinc sulfide have good biocompatibility and possess pronounced antimicrobial properties [4][5][6][7].…”