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Ultrasound assisted additive free synthesis of nanocrystalline zinc oxide

Author Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit Author Bhalchandra M Bhanage

Abstract

A novel method for the synthesis of nanocrystalline zinc oxide without any additive was developed using zinc acetate and 1,4-butanediol through sonication. The structure and morphology of prepared nanocrystalline zinc oxide was investigated by various techniques like TEM, XRD, EDAX, UV–Vis spectroscopy. The solvent 1,4-butanediol played a dual role of fuel as well as capping agent eliminating addition of any extraneous species. The results showed that using ultrasound sonication is green, cost effective compared to conventional wet chemical method for ZnO nanoparticle synthesis.

Keywords

Ultrasound Assisted Synthesis Additive-Free Synthesis Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide ZnO Nanoparticles Sonication Zinc Acetate 1 4-Butanediol Green Synthesis Cost-Effective Synthesis Wet Chemical Method Structural Characterization TEM XRD EDAX UV-Vis Spectroscopy Morphological Analysis Dual Role Solvent Fuel Agent Capping Agent Sustainable Nanomaterials Eco-Friendly Nanotechnology High Purity ZnO Ultrasonic Processing Nanoscale Materials Advanced Synthesis Techniques Semiconductor Nanoparticles
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Volume 18
Issue 1
Pages 54-58
DOI 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2010.06.001
ISSN 1873-2828
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