Synthesis and characterization of NiO-ZnO nanocomposite by a cost efficient self-combustion technique

• Autorzy: Vimal Kumar M. , Gokul Raja T. S. , Selvakumar N. , Jeyasubramanaian K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: In this research work the nickel oxide incorporated zinc oxide nano composite with various level of percentage such as (0.2, 0.4 and 0.6) were synthesized using combustion processes. Fuel used for the combustion process is hexamine in this work. Oxidizing agents taken were the nitrates of zinc and nickel. These precursor nitrates were heated with hexamine fuel to undergo combustion process. Design/methodology/approach: After combustion the particles were collected and heat treated to maintain the purity of the samples. XRD results were in well accordance with the JCPDS data and the average crystalline sizes were in the range of 10~20 nm. UV-VIS absorbance results confirm the band gap in the visible region. With increase in concentration of NiO in the composite red shifted from 320 nm to 374 nm. FTIR supports the presence of Zn-O and Ni-O bonds by the characteristic vibrational peaks at 432 cm-1 and 470 cm-1 respectively. PL spectrum studies results in the redshift of ZnO peaks from 380 nm to 400 nm with addition of Ni2+ ions inside the lattice. SEM and AFM studies reveals the morphological and topographical visualizations of the nanocomposite powders. Findings: In this research work, the authors had successfully synthesized Nickel substituted Zinc oxide by following simple combustion method followed by annealing. XRD analysis clearly evidences the formation of ZnO in the hexagonal wurtzite structure with an average crystallite size of 15 nm to 18 nm. An increase in Nickel peaks in between the Zinc oxide peaks were observed with increase in the nickel concentration in the composition. Practical implications: We conclude that combustion technique is suitable to fabricate Nickel incorporated Zinc oxide particles with high purity. This powder can be used in transparent conducting thin flims for OLED applications.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

NiO-ZnO nanocomposites; photoluminescence; XRD refinements

PL

Nanokompozyty NiO-ZnO; fotoluminescencja; XRD

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 79, nr 1
• Strony: 13--18
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Vimal Kumar M.

• Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu 626005, India

autor

Gokul Raja T. S.

• Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu 626005, India

autor

Selvakumar N.

• Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu 626005, India

autor

Jeyasubramanaian K.

• Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu 626005, India

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