In this study, nanostructured ZnO thin film coatings produced by sol-gel method have been examined and characterized. ZnO thin film coatings synthesized by the preparation of ZnO sols in the liquid phase from homogeneous solutions with precursor of zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O). Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) has been used as a solvent material and monoethanolamine (MEA) has been used as a complexing agent. The final solutions have 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 molar concentrations. General morphologies and detailed structural characterizations have been obtained by using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Qualitative analyses of the synthesized coatings were performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. The Raman spectroscopy studies of precursor, solution and final products were carried out to investigate transformation of the chemical compounds from the initial material to the final coating.
The main aims of this work were to produce and examine the characteristics of nanostructured ZnO in dye-sensitized solar cells. Parameters which are affected by the efficiency such as precursor materials, morphology were investigated. The Raman spectroscopy was used to investigate transformation from bulk material to solution. General morphologies and detailed structural characterizations were obtained using field emission scanning electron microscopy. X-ray diffractometer has been used to determine preferred crystal orientation and particle size of the ZnO nanostructures.
The aim of the research presented is to investigate the effect of pH value on the structural and morphological properties of nanostructured ZnO products. Zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(CH_3COO)_2·2H_2O) has been used as precursor whereas distilled water is used as a solvent. The pH value of the sol was adjusted with monoethanolamine (MEA) and it changed from acid to base in nature. X-ray diffractometer has been used to determine preferred crystal orientation and particle size of the thin films. Film morphologies have been examined by using JEOL JSM 6060 LV scanning electron microscope equipped with energy-dispersive spectroscopy.
The aims of this work are synthesis of ZnO nanopowders and producing nanocomposites by mixing with carbon nanotubes. ZnO nanopowders have been synthesized by chemical precipitation route. Different amount of collected nanosized Zn-based precipitates and chemically oxidized carbon nanotubes powder have been mix together and annealed at 400°C. Characterization of produced nanopowders and nanocomposites have been carried out by X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscope.
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