Investigation of the Etching Time and NaOH Concentration Effects on the Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO Nanorods

Authors

  • I. Boukhoubza University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Laboratory of Solid state Physics, Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, P.O.Box 1796 Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco.
  • M. Khenfouch Africa Graphene Center, 2 Boekenhout Street, Florida, Johannesburg, 1709, South Africa.
  • M. Achehboune University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Laboratory of Solid state Physics, Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, P.O.Box 1796 Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco.
  • I. Derkaoui University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Laboratory of Solid state Physics, Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, P.O.Box 1796 Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco.
  • B. M. Mothudi University of South Africa, Department of Physics, Private Bag X90, Florida, 1710, South Africa.
  • I. Zorkani University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Laboratory of Solid state Physics, Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, P.O.Box 1796 Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco.
  • A. Jorio University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar el Mahraz, Laboratory of Solid state Physics, Group of Nanomaterials and Renewable Energies, P.O.Box 1796 Atlas Fez 30 000, Morocco.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nupsr/v7/7846D

Keywords:

ZnO nanorods, etching effects, hydrothermal method, optoelectronic properties

Abstract

ZnO-based nanostructures, one dimensional ones (nanorods) have received great attention, due to their unique properties such as low reaction temperature, ease of scaling up, economic and facile synthesis. In this study, we report the preparation of ZnO nanorods by hydrothermal method and the dynamics of their chemical etching under different concentrations of NaOH. The characterization was carried out using X-ray diffraction, scanning electronic microscopy and photoluminescence. Thus, the study provides an investigation of the etching time and concentration effects on the optoelectronic properties. We found that all etching conditions are causing a remarkable proportional changes on the materials photonics as it is mainly changing the surface and creating defects. Hence, this study exhibits distinct advantages for optoelectronic devices.

Published

2021-05-22

How to Cite

I. Boukhoubza, M. Khenfouch, M. Achehboune, I. Derkaoui, B. M. Mothudi, I. Zorkani, & A. Jorio. (2021). Investigation of the Etching Time and NaOH Concentration Effects on the Optoelectronic Properties of ZnO Nanorods. Newest Updates in Physical Science Research Vol. 7, 39–49. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nupsr/v7/7846D

Issue

Newest Updates in Physical Science Research Vol. 7

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Chapters