| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1646044 | Materials Letters | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Highly crystalline ZnO with hexagonal rod-like morphology was fabricated by a carboxylate-modified PS (polystyrene)-assisted hydrothermal process. The reactions could be carried out under mild conditions in an inexpensive and environmentally-friendly way, and was suitable for large scale production. The as-prepared ZnO nanorods, with lengths of 200–280 nm and diameters of 100–130 nm, possessed a single-crystal hexagonal structure and grew along the [001] direction. Furthermore, the results revealed that the carboxylate-modified PS played a vital role in the synthesis of rod-like structure ZnO. In addition, photoluminescence (PL) spectrum showed a strong UV emission peak of ZnO samples at room temperature.
► Highly crystalline ZnO with hexagonal rod-like morphology was fabricated by a carboxylate-modified PS (polystyrene)-assisted hydrothermal process. ► The reactions could be carried out under mild conditions in an inexpensive cheaper and environmentally-friendly way, and was suitable for large scale production. ► Carboxylate-modified PS played a vital role in the synthesis of rod-like structure ZnO. ► Photoluminescence (PL) spectrum showed a strong UV emission peak of ZnO samples at room temperature.
