Fabrication and photoluminescence properties of hexagonal micro-pyramids ZnO powders by combustion synthesis

Abstract

The ZnO powder with hexagonal-pyramids structure was prepared by the low-temperature combustion process. Ammonium acetate was used as the fuels, whereas zinc nitrate acted as the oxidant. The effect of different ration between fuel and oxidant on the morphology and photoluminescence (PL) characteristic was studied. The formation of hexagonal-pyramids structure was discussed. The optimum preparing parameter for fine morphology is that the ratio of zinc nitrate and ammonium acetate is 1:5, and ignition temperature is 500 °C. The PL measurement indicates all samples have the strong blue and yellow emission peak. The changes of surface energy of the polar surfaces result in the formation of micro-pyramids structure.

Keywords

ZnO / combustion synthesis / PL / morphology

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