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Effect of Polymers (PEG and PVP) on Sol-Gel Synthesis of Microsized Zinc Oxide
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fibers irregular and seed-like microcrystalline ZnO were synthesized by using a cost-effective and low temperature aqueous sol-gel method.
Various polymers, namely, polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), were used as structure directing agents.
The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
The X-ray diffraction pattern revealed the formation of phase-pure ZnO micropowders.
It is observed that the polymers play an important role in modifying the surface morphology and the size of the crystallites.
A compact granular morphology is observed for the ZnO samples without polymer.
The samples exhibit microparticles of size 100 nm for PVP and for PEG-mediated growth, whereas microporous corrugated morphology is observed for added PEG-mediated micropowder.
FTIR study is used to confirm the structural modifications occurring in the polymers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thirugnanam, Thilagavathi. 2013. Effect of Polymers (PEG and PVP) on Sol-Gel Synthesis of Microsized Zinc Oxide. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007700
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thirugnanam, Thilagavathi. Effect of Polymers (PEG and PVP) on Sol-Gel Synthesis of Microsized Zinc Oxide. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007700
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thirugnanam, Thilagavathi. Effect of Polymers (PEG and PVP) on Sol-Gel Synthesis of Microsized Zinc Oxide. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1007700
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1007700