ZnO nanoparticles produced by reactive laser ablation

► Mechanism of ZnO nanopowders formation by means of laser reactive ablation. ► Crater formation is accompanied drops ablation from his edges. ► Particles formed on processes ablation, coagulation and cluster coalescence in plume. ► Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of disperse and chemical compositions. ► Structural characteristics of nanopowders depending on parameters of production.