ISRN Nanotechnology · 2013 · 44 citations · 12 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceInorganic ChemistryNanomaterialsNanotechnologyInorganic NanoparticlesMetal Oxide NanomaterialsMetal OxidesMicrowave-assisted SynthesisNanomaterials SynthesisNanoparticle SynthesisMetal Oxide Nanoparticle SynthesisMetal Oxide Nanoparticles SynthesisMicrowave-assisted Nanomaterial SynthesisNanoparticle FormationNanoparticlesNanostructuresZinc Oxide NanostructuresZinc Oxides
Reaction between sodium hydroxide and zinc acetate leads to the formation of zinc hydroxide, Zn(OH) 2 . The as-prepared Zn(OH) 2 was then decomposed by using conventional heating process or with the aid of microwave irradiation. The nanoproducts of both methods were ZnO nanostructures of different size and shape, but the microwave irradiation method shows many advantages in yield and reaction time. Some surfactants such as SDS, CTAB, or PVP were then used to cap the product for studying the influence on the morphology and properties of the nanostructures.
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