Harnessing Morphological Control: Liquid-Phase Synthesis of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) for Advanced Material Engineering

This presentation explores the morphological control of zinc oxide (ZnO) through a liquid-phase process and its implications for material development. Various factors such as zinc concentration, reaction time, reaction media, and types of precipitates were investigated to understand their effects on ZnO morphology. The experimental results reveal significant variations in ZnO morphology, including the formation of hexagonal and screw-like nano rods, as well as changes in microstructure over different treatment times. Additionally, the influence of organic solvents on ZnO morphology and crystalline growth mechanisms was examined. The study highlights the potential applications of ZnO with unique morphologies in areas such as photocatalysis, UV shielding, luminescence devices, and transparent oxide conductor (TOC) technology. Furthermore, the synthesis of ZnO-based composite films with enhanced photocatalytic properties is demonstrated. Overall, this research underscores the importance of solution processing in achieving morphological control and advancing the development of functional materials.