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Influence of synthesis conditions on the particles size and the morphology of zinc oxide nanopowders

Tomasz Strachowski 1Edward Reszke 4Laura Perchuc 1Ewa Grzanka 1,3Adam M. Presz 1Tadeusz Chudoba 1Witold Łojkowski 1Larisa Grigorjeva 2Donats Millers 2

1. Polish Academy of Sciences, High Pressure Research Center (UNIPRESS), Sokolowska 29/37, Warszawa 01-142, Poland
2. Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, 8 Kengaraga, Riga LV-1063, Latvia
3. Warsaw University, Faculty of Physics, Hoża 69, Warszawa 00-681, Poland
4. Ertec Poland Edward Reszke (Ertec), Rogowska, Wrocław 54-440, Poland

Abstract

Nanocrystalline zinc oxide powder has been successfully prepared by addition of NaOH and urea as the base source via the microwave, resistance heating and conventional hydrothermal process at temperature < 100oC. The effects of synthesis conditions and chemical additives on the particulate properties such as the particle morphology and grain size discussed. The morphology and grain size was monitored by SEM, XRD and BET analysis. Zinc oxide nanopowders was obtained by the decomposition of different zinc saltz in a aqueous solution under alkaline conditions or with addition of urea. The properties of zinc oxide as scintillating material were tested as a function of the technology of production and grain size. The luminescence of zinc oxide nanopowders was studied under three kinds of excitation: pulsed electron beam, nitrogen laser and continuous x-ray excitation.

 

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Presentation: poster at E-MRS Fall Meeting 2004, Symposium G, by Tomasz Strachowski
See On-line Journal of E-MRS Fall Meeting 2004

Submitted: 2004-06-30 13:17
Revised:   2009-06-08 12:55