Mechanism of Generation of ZnO Microstructures by Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Approach.

ABSTRACT: In this report, a technique for rapid synthesis of ZnO microstructures by microwave-assisted heating of precursors at hydrothermal conditions is demonstrated. Further, the reaction mechanism for the growth of ZnO microstructures is analyzed. An accelerated rate of reaction obtained using microwaves enables a dissolution-recrystallization mechanism for generation of one dimensional (1D) rod-like structures, thereby showing that time of reaction can be used to dictate ZnO microstructure morphology.

SUBMITTER: Majithia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5458951 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature