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Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles

ZnO nanoparticles have drawn a widespread attention recently due to their novel properties which contribute to various applications especially in optoelectronic devices. In this research project, the spherical ZnO nanoparticles with average size of less than 50 nm were successfully synthesized and...

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Main Author: Ooi, Sheue Lin
Format: Final Year Project Report
Language:English
English
Published: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 2012
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GE Environmental Sciences
Q Science (General)
QD Chemistry
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spelling my.unimas.ir.62662024-02-21T02:05:13Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/6266/ Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles Ooi, Sheue Lin GE Environmental Sciences Q Science (General) QD Chemistry ZnO nanoparticles have drawn a widespread attention recently due to their novel properties which contribute to various applications especially in optoelectronic devices. In this research project, the spherical ZnO nanoparticles with average size of less than 50 nm were successfully synthesized and their optical properties were measured. In order to maximize its efficiency, surface modification with surfactants is vital as ZnO nanoparticles easily agglomerate. In this study, precipitation method was applied where surfactants such as succinic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose, and adipic acid were used for enhanced properties. The addition of surfactants controlled the particle size and reduced the formation of agglomerates and at the same time helped to produce more homogenous and uniformly dispersed particles. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 2012 Final Year Project Report NonPeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/6266/1/Ooi%20Sheue%20Lin.pdf text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/6266/4/Ooi%20Sheue%20Lin%20full.pdf Ooi, Sheue Lin (2012) Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)
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English
topic GE Environmental Sciences
Q Science (General)
QD Chemistry
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Q Science (General)
QD Chemistry
Ooi, Sheue Lin
Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
description ZnO nanoparticles have drawn a widespread attention recently due to their novel properties which contribute to various applications especially in optoelectronic devices. In this research project, the spherical ZnO nanoparticles with average size of less than 50 nm were successfully synthesized and their optical properties were measured. In order to maximize its efficiency, surface modification with surfactants is vital as ZnO nanoparticles easily agglomerate. In this study, precipitation method was applied where surfactants such as succinic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose, and adipic acid were used for enhanced properties. The addition of surfactants controlled the particle size and reduced the formation of agglomerates and at the same time helped to produce more homogenous and uniformly dispersed particles.
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author Ooi, Sheue Lin
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title Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
title_short Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
title_full Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
title_fullStr Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles
title_sort synthesis and characterization of zno nanoparticles
publisher Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
publishDate 2012
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