Title
Local structure of ZnO micro flowers and nanoparticles obtained by micro-segmented flow synthesis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-23-2012
Abstract
The micro-segmented flow technique was applied for continuous synthesis of ZnO micro- and nanoparticles with short residence times of 9.4 s and 21.4 s, respectively. The obtained particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and photoluminescence spectroscopy were used to determine the size and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles. In addition, extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy was employed to investigate local structural properties. The EXAFS measurements reveal a larger degree of structural disorder in the nanoparticles than the microparticles. These structural changes should be taken into consideration while evaluating the size-dependent visible emission of ZnO nanoparticles. Flower flow: ZnO micro flowers (see picture) and nanoparticles are synthesized using the micro-segmented flow technique. They are investigated by extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy in order to understand the local atomic structure. © 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
ChemPhysChem
First Page
1557
Last Page
1561
Recommended Citation
Li, S., Roy, A., Lichtenberg, H., Merchan, G., Kumar, C., & Köhler, J. (2012). Local structure of ZnO micro flowers and nanoparticles obtained by micro-segmented flow synthesis. ChemPhysChem, 13 (6), 1557-1561. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphc.201100960