Modifying ZnO nanopowders with ZrO2 prepared by atmospheric pressure plasma jet synthesis and continuous laser diode treatment
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Abstract
In this work, zinc oxide nanopowders (ZnO-NPs) were synthesized by atmospheric pressure plasma jet and continuous laser diode (CLD) techniques. ZrO2 powder were made up with the ZnO nanopowders to study its effect on ZnO properties. The study initiated with the utilization of the atmospheric pressure plasma jet technique recognized for its capability to generate nanoparticles using cold plasma, ensuring high purity and controlled growth. Following this, CLD techniques were employed to fine-tune the structural attributes of the ZnO-ZrO2 nanocomposite. The average particle size and morphology were examined by FE-SEM, and the crystallinity was estimated by XRD analysis and the spectroscopic properties of the powder were measured by using FTIR spectroscopy. XRD studies confirm that zinc oxide has a high degree of crystallinity. The particle size of ZnO was found to be about 18 nm. The purpose of this study involved the investigation of ZnO nanoparticle characteristics. The outcome considered a new synthesis of ZnO nanopowders that may be employed in many scientific applications using continuous laser diode to increase the oxidization. This is represented as a novel method and also a simple and cost effective one.
