10.1007/s40089-021-00349-7

Synthesis, properties and uses of ZnO nanorods: a mini review

  • Peyman K. Aspoukeh1,
  • Azeez A. Barzinjy*2,
  • Samir M. Hamad1,
  1. Scientific Research Centre, Soran University, Soran, 44008, IQ
  2. Department of Physics, College of Education, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Erbil, IQ Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, IQ

Published in Issue 2021-07-28

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Aspoukeh, P. K., Barzinjy, A. A., & Hamad, S. M. (2021). Synthesis, properties and uses of ZnO nanorods: a mini review. International Nano Letters, 12(2 (June 2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40089-021-00349-7
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Abstract

Abstract Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods have been extensively investigated, owing to their extraordinary applications in numerous fields, spatially microchip technology, solar cells, sensors, photodetectors, photocatalysts and many others. Recently, using ZnO nanorods, as photocatalysts, are receiving increasing attention in environmental defense applications. This mini review summarizes some remarkable applications for ZnO nanorods. First, the various chemical and physical procedures that were used to produce ZnO nanorods are identified through symmetric matrices and heterogeneous structures, then the authors explain how to use these methods to produce ZnO nanorods. This mini review, also, discusses the applications of ZnO nanorods in many fields, especially in field release, emission properties, and electron transference. Last but not least, the appropriate conclusions for future research using ZnO nanorods have been successfully explained.

Keywords

  • ZnO nanorods,
  • Vapor phase process,
  • MOCVD process,
  • Luminescence,
  • Field emission,
  • Gas sensor,
  • Field effect transistors

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