A Review on ZnO Nanoparticles Characterization, Different Methods of Synthesizes and Applications

Abstract:

Zinc oxide is the most widely used nanomaterial in nanotechnology due to its outstanding properties and characterizations. Enormous attention has arisen due to its unique physical properties consists of a wide energy band gap of 3.37 eV at ambient temperature and large binding energy of 60 meV, which give development to an extensive range of potential applications in many areas such as electronics, solar cells, and biological applications. The size and shape of nanoparticles are significant to ensure the process becomes faster, cheaper and more efficient compared with traditional methods. By having more active area of nanoparticles, the biological and chemical process become more effectives. The biological activity of ZnO Nanoparticles was investigated through the antibacterial activity, anti-microbial activity, as anticancer and antioxidant material. The method used to prepare the ZnO Nanoparticles also take an important part which is to reduce the by-product formation when applied in wastewater treatment. This article summarizes different preparation methods of ZnO Nanoparticles and its application uses. The ZnO nanoparticles can be used the various applications, for example for the antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, antioxidant and for wastewater treatment applications.

• Periodical: Diffusion Foundations and Materials Applications (Volume 39)
• Pages: 35-55
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-0ESeYU
• Online since: January 2026
• Authors: Yarou Mohssen Hasseb Elsayed, Mohd Zaki Mohd Yusoff*, Suraya Ahmad Kamil, Sharifah Aminah Syed Mohamad
• Keywords: Biomedical, Metal Oxide, Nanoparticles, Zinc Oxide, ZnO

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