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Structural and Spectral Characterization of ZnO Nanowires by Thermal Decomposition Method — a Comparative Study

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The present work is based on the comparative study of structural, spectral, and thermal characterization of zinc oxide nanowire (ZnO NW) synthesized through the thermal decomposition method, once microwave-assisted and once in ambient air. The structural morphology and crystalline nature were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The spectral characterization was studied by using optical absorption (UV–Vis) and photoluminescence (PL) at room temperature. Their optical absorption exhibits defect-induced fluorescence tunable behaviour.

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    Aparna Thankappan & Sabu Thomas

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Thankappan, A., Thomas, S. Structural and Spectral Characterization of ZnO Nanowires by Thermal Decomposition Method — a Comparative Study. Braz J Phys 52, 131 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-022-01116-5

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