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Influence of thermal treatment on the morphology of zinc oxide NPs synthesized by green method

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Present research paper focuses on the morphological changes that occur in zinc oxide NPs due to thermal treatment that are synthesized using green synthesis technique. The method selected for NPs synthesis incorporates the utilization of zinc nitrate salt and aloe vera extract. X-ray diffraction technique is utilized to confirm the chemical structure of the as-synthesized material. Size and morphology studies were carried out by changing reaction and calcination temperatures. Reaction temperatures were varied by 4° i.e., 64 °C, 68 °C and 72 °C, while calcination temperature variations were of hundred degrees, i.e., 470 °C, 570 °C and 670 °C. Scanning electron microscopy of samples at different reactions and calcination temperatures was also conducted. Particle size is determined using Debye Scherer formula. UV–Visible Spectroscopy was also opted to confirm zinc oxide at a wavelength of 368 nm. Results show that with increased calcination temperature there is a sharp morphological change from plates to hexagonal rods and from rods to spherical particles.

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XRD:

X-ray diffraction

SEM:

Scanning Electron Microscopy

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The authors would like to express deep sense of gratitude and profound thanks to Department of Materials Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi for supporting experimentation facility for this study.

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  1. Materials Engineering Department, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan

    Danish Majeed

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Hamdard University, Karachi, 74600, Pakistan

    Asad A. Zaidi

  3. Department of Engineering Sciences, PN Engineering College, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Karachi, 75350, Pakistan

    Muhammad Nihal Naseer & Muhammad Asif

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea

    Muhammad Nihal Naseer

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SAAZ conceived of this study. DM and MNN carried out the experimental work, and data analysis. MA supported in compilation and collection of data. The author(s) read and approved the final manuscript.

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Majeed, D., Zaidi, A.A., Naseer, M.N. et al. Influence of thermal treatment on the morphology of zinc oxide NPs synthesized by green method. MRS Advances 7, 420–426 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43580-022-00279-2

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