Influence of Sb in synthesize of ZnO nanowire using sandwich type substrate in carbothermal evaporation method

► Synthesis of Sb doped ZnO nanowire by sandwich substrate in carbothermal evaporation method. ► The horizontally oriented Sb doped ZnO nanowires with a diameter of 1 μm. ► Diffusion of Sb in ZnO lattice is confirmed through TEM, XRD and Raman spectrum. ► Neutral-acceptor-bound exciton (A0X) with donor acceptor pair (DAP) observed in PL.