Lawson Cypress Leaf-Like ZnO Hierarchical Nanostructures by Self-Assembly

Abstract:

In this letter, Lawson cypress leaf-like ZnO hierarchical nanostructures with new and interesting morphology were synthesized by electrodeposition in aqueous solution of Zn (NO₃)₂ followed by annealing process, this structure was the first time appearing in ZnO nanostructure. The obtained Lawson cypress leaf-like ZnO hierarchical nanostructures were composed of ZnO nanoparticles with the grain size about 100~200 nm, were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM), ZnO was detected by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the highly crystalline structure was demonstrated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Lawson cypress leaf-like ZnO hierarchical nanostructures, which are well-controlled in diameter, space and thickness, have potential applications in photoelectronic devices, sensors, solar cells and nanometer devices.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 809-810)
• Pages: 131-135
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.809-810.131
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Xiao Ping Zou*, Chuan Zhao, Xue Ming Lv
• Keywords: Crystal Structure, Electrodeposition, Multilayer Structure, Nanocrystalline Materials

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