Vertically Aligned ZnO Nanorods: Effect of Synthesis Parameters

Abstract

This report is devoted to the synthesis of high quality nanorods using spin coating technique for seed layer growth. Effect of different parameter i.e., spins coating counts, spin coating speed, and the effect of temperature during the drying process was analyzed. Hot plate and furnace technique was used for heating purpose and the difference in the morphology was carefully observed. It is worthy to mention here that there is a substantial effect of all the above mentioned parameters on the growth and morphology of the ZnO nanostructure. The ZnO nanorods were finally synthesized using wet chemical method. The morphological properties of the obtained nanostructures were analyzed by using FESEM technique.

ZnO NRs/rGO Photocatalyst in a Polymer-Based Microfluidic Platform

“…Despite this, ZnO’s photocatalytic effectiveness is limited since it cannot be sustained at higher pH, rapidly decays in the second run, and has a high rate of electron–hole recombination and photo-corrosion [ 15 , 16 ]. Because of their simplicity, the accessibility of equipment, low cost, and predictable growth temperatures, hydrothermal methods utilizing spin-coating technology have attracted much interest [ 17 ].…”