Novel pulsed electron deposition route to ZnO nanowire arrays

Well aligned ZnO nanowire arrays with uniform size are grown on Au-coated indium tin oxide substrates via a novel pulsed electron deposition (PED) technique. These nanowires have single-crystal hexagonal wurtzite structure and are grown along [0 0 0 1]. Au nanoparticles are found at the tip of the nanowires, indicating the growth process follows a typical vapor-liquid-solid mechanism. It is also found that the aligned ZnO nanowire arrays can be grown on Au-coated 6H-SiC and Si substrates, revealing that the PED technique is applicable for growth of ZnO nanowires on some common substrates. All the photoluminescence spectra of the ZnO nanowires reveal strong ultraviolet emission bands, indicating that the high-quality ZnO nanowires can be fabricated via the novel PED technique.     

LaFe11.6Si1.4合金的常温吸放氢行为

利用化学浴法制备了由六棱锥纳米分枝组成的多级分层花型结构的ZnO,并采用溶剂热法在所得ZnO材料表面均匀修饰Au纳米粒子.系统地研究了不同Au纳米粒子修饰量对ZnO气敏性能的影响.结果表明:Au纳米粒子的修饰能显著提高ZnO对丙酮气体的敏感性,当Au修饰量为10％(质量分数),工作温度为270℃时,ZnO表现出最佳灵敏度和选择性,是实际应用中良好的气体敏感候选材料.     

Room temperature ferromagnetism of boron-doped ZnO nanoparticles prepared by solvothermal method

In this study, B-doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized by template-free solvothermal method. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that B-doped ZnO nanoparticles have hexagonal wurtzite structure. Field emission scanning electron microscopy observations show that the nanoparticles have a diameter of 50 nm. The room temperature ferromagnetism increases monotonically with increasing B concentration to the ZnO nanoparticles and reaches the maximum value of saturation magnetization 0.0178 A·m2 ·kg-1 for 5 % B-doped ZnO nanoparticles. Moreover, photoluminescence spectra reveal that B doping causes to produce Zn vacancies (VZn ). Magnetic moment of oxygen atoms nearest to the B-VZn vacancy pairs can be considered as a source of ferromagnetism for B-doped ZnO nanoparticles.     

Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on Metal-Filled Porous Silicons

在多孔Si上使用不同催化剂成功生长ZnO纳米结构。结果表明,Au作催化剂在Si衬底上得到末端呈六角形的ZnO纳米棒,Cu作催化剂在Si(100)和(111)分别上生长出带状和棒状纳米ZnO,Zn作催化剂在Si衬底上则获得ZnO纳米线。Zn催化制备的ZnO纳米线晶面间距为0.283nm,生长方向是[0110],具有结晶较好的六角纤锌矿晶体结构。比较了不同催化剂制备ZnO的光学性能,发现得到Zn催化制备的ZnO纳米线缺陷绿光峰最弱,因此Zn催化生长制备的纳米ZnO结构质量较好。空气中退火后,3种催化剂生长的纳米ZnO的缺陷发光峰位置不变,而强度变弱。     

磁控溅射制备的Au-TiO2纳米棒阵列的光降解研究

首次通过磁控溅射制备了对齐的Au-TiO2纳米棒阵列,Au-TiO2纳米棒的制备通过直流反应磁控溅射法在室温中进行,之后在500oC的空气中热处理两小时,热处理导致Au-TiO2纳米棒的Au纳米粒子嵌入到锐钛矿相TiO2纳米棒中, 与传统方法制备的纯TiO2纳米棒相比, 这些Au-TiO2纳米棒表现出较低的光致发光强度和较高的光吸收性, 并且对可见光反应强烈. TiO2纳米棒中的Au纳米颗粒能够抑制电荷复合     

利用磁控溅射研究Au-TiO2薄膜的光催化活性

首次通过磁控溅射制备了对齐的Au-TiO2纳米棒阵列,Au-TiO2纳米棒的制备通过直流反应磁控溅射法在室温中进行,之后在500oC的空气中热处理两小时,热处理导致Au-TiO2纳米棒的Au纳米粒子嵌入到锐钛矿相TiO2纳米棒中, 与传统方法制备的纯TiO2纳米棒相比, 这些Au-TiO2纳米棒表现出较低的光致发光强度和较高的光吸收性, 并且对可见光反应强烈. TiO2纳米棒中的Au纳米颗粒能够抑制电荷复合     

Comparative study of ZnO nanostructures grown on silicon (1 0 0) and oxidized porous silicon substrates with and without Au catalyst by chemical vapor transport and condensation

ZnO tetrapods and rods were grown on silicon and thermally oxidized porous silicon substrates with and without Au catalyst layer by carbothermal reduction of ZnO powder through chemical vapor transport and condensation method (CVTC). Porous silicon was fabricated by electrochemical etching of silicon in HF solution. The effect of substrates on morphology, structure and photoluminescence spectra of ZnO nanostructures has been studied. The texture coefficient (TC) of each sample was calculated from XRD data that demonstrated random orientation of ZnO nanostructures on the oxidized porous silicon substrate. Moreover, TC indicates the effect of Au catalyst layer on formation of more highly oriented ZnO nanorods. The morphology of the samples was investigated by SEM which confirms formation of ZnO nanostructures on oxidized porous silicon substrates with and without catalyst. A blue-green emission has been observed in ZnO nanostructures grown on Si and the oxidized PS substrates without Au catalyst layer by PL measurements.     

Zinc oxide nanoparticle decorated multi-walled carbon nanotubes and their optical properties

A simple and efficient approach is developed for the synthesis of single crystal zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT). Moreover, the effect of heat treatment on ZnO-coated MWNT is investigated. The results reveal that the MWNT are decorated by ZnO particles. The MWNT are continuously coated by ZnO nanoparticles at 450 and 600 °C, and the average size of ZnO nanoparticles is about 11 and 48 nm, respectively. However, the coated layer of ZnO on the surface of MWNT becomes discontinuous when the temperature of heat treatment reaches 750 °C. The average size of ZnO particles at 750 °C is about 89 nm. Furthermore, the UV emission of MWNT is improved significantly through modification with ZnO.     

Structural and optical properties of encapsulated ZnO in porous host matrix

ZnO nanoparticles were encapsulated in the porous activated carbon matrix by incipient-wetness impregnation. The use of the small host matrix allowed the size confinement of ZnO by utilizing the porous nature of the host matrix. Partial fixation of ZnO in the porous matrix determines the size and the dispersion of the particles. Experiments at different calcination temperatures were carried out to investigate structural and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles in the porous activated carbon matrix using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence. The optimal calcination temperature was found to be ～450 °C in order to confine ZnO nanoparticles in the porous ACP matrix. Near-band-edge UV emission and green emission were both associated with the deep-level defect state. A decrease in full width at half maximum of E₂ mode in Raman spectrum confirmed an increase in crystallite size due to higher calcination temperature, causing an increase in phonon lifetime.     

Solvo-thermal synthesis and characterization of nest-like zinc oxide

With Zn(NO3)2·6H2O and NaOH as starting materials, a novel nest-like ZnO nanostructure was successfully synthesized by a solvo-thermal method. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence and scanning electron microscopy. The growth mechanism of the nest-like ZnO was discussed. The results show that the as-synthesized samples have a wurtzite structure, with a weak UV emission at about 395 nm, a green emission at around 557 nm and a blue-green emission at 453 nm. SEM investigation reveals that the growth route of the nest-like ZnO can be considered involving three stages: nano-sized ZnO sheet can be firstly achieved, then outspreads quickly and increasingly becomes a long fishbone-like strip with many branch sheets, and finally these sheets curl into a nest-like structure.     

Photochemical synthesis of bimetallic Au-Ag nanoparticles with "core-shell" type structure by seed mediated catalytic growth

The colloidal Au core/Ag shell structure composite nanoparticles were synthesized in PEG-acetone solution by photochemical route. The monodispersed Au nanoparticles with average diameter of 3.9 nm were used as growth seeds. The optical property of colloids and the sizes of composite nanoparticles were characterized when the molar ratio of Au to Ag ranges from 4 : 1 to 1 : 4. The results show that a composite nanoparticle structure similar to strawberry shape is formed at the molar ratio of Au to Ag from 4 : 1 to 1 : 1; the composite nanoparticles consisting of a core of Au and shell of Ag were generated at the 1: 4 molar ratio, having a striking feature of forming interconnected network structure.     

Characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by polymer assisted deposition method

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNPs) are synthesized onto glass substrates by employing simple and low cost solution based modified polymer assisted deposition (PAD) method. Trionx100 is used as a capping agent and zinc acetate as the zinc source. TritonX100 concentration is varied from 0.02 to 0.45 M for the synthesis of pure ZnO NPs. TG-DTA analysis was employed to determine the decomposition temperature of TritonX100 and zinc acetate, which lead to the formation of ZnO. The films were further characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and room temperature photoluminescence (PL). The results indicate that the synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) exhibits the room temperature PL with two emission peaks, one corresponding to ZnO band edge emission and the other one to point defect states created due to oxygen deficiency. The first peak undergoes blue-shift due to change in NPs size while there is no shift in the second peak. Nevertheless, with increase in TritonX100 concentration the peak intensity of defect peak decreases, indicating that the highly pure NPs have been successfully synthesized by PAD method.     

Influence of lanthanide ion on the morphology and luminescence properties of cadmium sulphide nanocrystals

An interesting shape evolution of cadmium sulphide nanocrystals is observed in the presence of a multidendate ligand, ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA). In our study, EDTA is used as a capping agent and a ligand forming complex with the trivalent gadolinium ion for the synthesis of cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanoparticles. EDTA-capped CdS nanocrystals and gadolinium (Gd) doped CdS nanoneedles have been synthesized using wet chemical route. Addition of Gd as a dopant to the nanocrystals resulted in formation of luminescent CdS nanoneedles. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray diffraction, optical absorption, photoluminescence measurements, scanning and transmission electron microscopic measurement techniques were employed to characterize the samples. Photoluminescence investigation revealed the highly luminescent behavior of the CdS nanoneedles. Further, cathodoluminescence mapping confirmed the excellent luminescent properties, which can be exploited for the fabrication of optoelectronic devices.     

Modification of optical properties in ZnO particles by surface deposition and anchoring of NiO nanoparticles

Nanodispersion of NiO nanoparticles on the surface of ZnO microparticles has been carried out by means of a low energy dry mixing method. This method keeps the shape and size of the ZnO microparticles that served as support to hold the NiO nanoparticles. The dispersion and anchoring of the NiO nanoparticles takes place by means of an electrochemical reaction with the OH-groups present at the ZnO surface. The process took place at room temperature and cation interdiffusion between ZnO and NiO have not been detected by structural analysis. Nevertheless, changes in the optical properties of semiconductor ZnO particles have been observed due to the deposition of the nanoparticles. These changes correlate with the amount of NiO nanoparticles at the ZnO particle surface. The amount of defects, i.e. oxygen vacancies, interstitial oxygen and zinc vacancies, rises with the increasing NiO content.     

High-density arrays of low-defect-concentration zinc oxide nanowire grown on transparent conducting oxide glass substrate by chemical vapor deposition

High-density ZnO nanowire arrays with low defect concentrations were directly grown on transparent conducting oxide glass substrates under catalyst-free and low temperature conditions by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). A possible growth mechanism of the nanowires is studied. The experiments indicate that correct levels of supersaturation and evaporation temperature are beneficial to the growth of ZnO nanowires. Photoluminescence exhibits a weak ultraviolet emission at 380 nm and a strong green emission at 495 nm. While using a double-tube growth system, the visible light emission diminishes and the 380 nm emission is the only emission, suggesting that ZnO nanowires with few defects can be prepared using the present CVD technique at low temperature.     

棒状金纳米粒子的制备及其光谱特性

以银离子为辅助粒子,十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)为表面活性剂,抗坏血酸为弱还原剂,利用晶种法制备棒状金纳米粒子,着重研究晶种用量与氯金酸量的比例对棒状纳米粒子形状和产率的影响。利用透射电子显微镜（TEM）和X射线衍射（XRD）仪对纳米粒子的形貌及晶体结构进行分析,利用紫外可见光谱（UV-Vis）对产物进行光谱表征。结果表明,纳米棒为面心立方结构,其UV-Vis出现位于530 nm处的短波吸收和970~980 nm的长波吸收,随着晶种与氯金酸用量比例的增加,纳米棒的长径比出现先增大后减小的趋势,并最终形成球形颗粒。最后探讨晶种用量影响金纳米棒生长的机制。     

Synthesis and characterization of nickel coated by zinc oxide: Bifunctional magnetic-optical nanocomposites

Ni/ZnO nanocomposites with core-shell structure are successfully presented by a facile and low-temperature method. The samples have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, photoluminescence and vibrating sample magnetometer. The photoluminescence spectra exhibit two emission peaks around 380–390 nm and 510 nm, respectively. Compared with that of Ni nanoparticles, the saturation magnetization of the sample decrease obviously.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the Antibacterial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Salmonella typhi

Metal oxides can be used as a series of new and effective anti-bacterial agents.In this study,four concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles(0.2,0.5,0.7 and 1.0 mol/L) were synthesized using a low-temperature sol-gel method annealed at400 and 550 °C.The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTER).XRD results show the hexagonal wurtzite structure of the nanoparticles with the grain size in the range of 38-43 nm.TEM micrographs exhibit a polyhedral form of the synthesized nanoparticles.The antimicrobial activity of different concentrations of nanoparticles against Salmonella typhi PTCC 1609 was determined by disk diffusion and agar dilution method at five concentrations of 10,5,2.5,1.25 and 0.625 mg/mL.Analysis shows that the prepared ZnO nanoparticles have a very effective antimicrobial activity against Salmonella typhi.This activity increases by reducing the size of nanoparticles and increasing their content in the bacterial growth medium.     

在柠檬酸盐溶液体系中金核@铂壳纳米粒子的光化学合成

在含有不同Au:Pt摩尔比的双金属离子和单一Pt(Ⅳ)离子的柠檬酸盐溶液体系中,分别利用光化学共还原和Au晶种生长法合成了Au核@Pt壳纳米粒子。借助于透射电子显微镜的表征,研究了在2种制备方法中复合纳米粒子的尺寸变化规律;利用X射线光电子能谱(XPS)分析了复合纳米粒子的表面化学态和它们的结构,证实形成的Au@Pt纳米粒子为核-壳结构。     

Absorption-emission study of hydrothermally grown Al:ZnO nanostructures

The preparation, structural characterization and optical properties of aluminum doped ZnO (Al:ZnO) nanostructures grown under hydrothermal method are reported. One-dimensional (1-D) growth is achieved by the controlled addition of metal nitrate as precursors in the presence of long chain surfactant, poly-ethylene glycol (PEG) at 160 °C for 20 h. The as-synthesized ZnO rods are single crystalline, exhibiting an oriented growth along [001] direction. The Al6 rod has an aspect ratio of 3.2, which can be effectively applied in optoelectronic devices. Comprehensive structural analysis using X-ray diffraction method (XRD) and Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) indicate that the dopant Al atom occupies Zn sites in ZnO and the elemental composition of Al is consistent with the amount utilized in the hydrothermal synthesis. XRD shows that the Al:ZnO nanostructures from 1 to 9 atomic percent (at.%) has hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO. The Al dopant effects on lattice vibration and electronic transitions of the ZnO nanostructures have been investigated by Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorption spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) emission recorded at room temperature. The correlation existing between absorption and emission study tell that their characteristic band edge peak of doped ZnO shifts towards higher wavelength side for 3-9 at.% with respect to Al0 thus, exhibiting a red shift phenomenon with decrease in optical bandgap. The observed PL reveals two emission peaks centered at 374 nm and 530 nm. The near band edge (NBE) to defect emission ratio increases with dopant concentration indicating the linear enhancement in crystal quality and declination in zinc vacancies from 3 to 9 at.% of Al.