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Nanostructured ZnO hexagons and optical properties

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We report the solvothermal synthesis of nanostructured ZnO hexagons by hydrothermal method via intermediate zinc adipate. The intermediate zinc adipate was obtained using precursors zinc acetate and adipic acid in aqueous and organic medium. Detailed XRD analysis of the zinc adipate was studied for the first time. Thermal study of intermediate showed the formation of ZnO at 400 °C. XRD study demonstrated the existence of wrutzite ZnO of high degree of crystallinity with crystallite size in the range of 20–25 nm. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed distinguished morphology in different medium. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) demonstrated nanostructured ZnO hexagons with average size 25–50 nm. The band gap for aqueous and organic mediated ZnO was found to be 3.24 and 3.26 eV, respectively. The band gap obtained is higher than the bulk ZnO, which implies nanocrystalline nature of the material.

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Financial support from C-MET, DIT is gratefully acknowledged. Author is thankful to Executive Director, C-MET and Principal, M. P. College, Pimpri, Pune and Principal, Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune for their kind cooperation and strong support. Author acknowledges the support and co-operation of nanocrystalline material group.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Mahatma Phule College, Pimpri, Pune, 411 017, India

    J. H. Thorat & P. D. Chaudhari

  2. Department of Chemistry, Annasaheb Awate College, Manchar, Pune, India

    K. G. Kanade

  3. Department of Chemistry, Baburaoji Gholap College, Sangvi, Pune, 411027, India

    L. K. Nikam

  4. Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Off Pashan Road, Panchawati, Pune, 411 008, India

    B. B. Kale

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Thorat, J.H., Kanade, K.G., Nikam, L.K. et al. Nanostructured ZnO hexagons and optical properties. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 22, 394–399 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-010-0149-0

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