Facile and Surfactant-Free Synthesis of Hierarchical ZnO Microstructures

Authors

Kezhen Qi, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
Ruidan Wang, The Department for Discipline and Scientific Research, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
Jiaqi Fu, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
Ke Chen, The School of Teacher Education, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
Chunying Zuo, The Science College of Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, China

Abstract

Hierarchical ZnO crystals with flower-like microstructures were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route without using any surfactants. The morphology of these microstructures can be easily controlled by adjusting the pH of the reaction solution. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, a possible growth mechanism of ZnO hierarchical microstructures was proposed.

Recommended Citation

Qi, Kezhen; Wang, Ruidan; Fu, Jiaqi; Chen, Ke; and Zuo, Chunying (2014) Facile and Surfactant-Free Synthesis of Hierarchical ZnO Microstructures, Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science: Vol. 19: Iss. 2, 17-20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24200/squjs.vol19iss2pp17-20
Available at: https://squjs.squ.edu.om/squjs/vol19/iss2/7