Formation and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles in the Ionic Liquid 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride
In the present study formation of ZnO nanoparticles was performed in the ionic liquid 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride using zinc acetate dihydrate and sodium hydroxide as reacting materials. Two different methods for the addition of sodium hydroxide were used: manual grinding and
ultrasound assisted mixing. In both cases almost spherical ZnO nanoparticles were formed. In the case of ultrasound assisted growth, the effect of NaOH concentration was examined, showing that the morphology of ZnO nanoparticles is significantly affected by reagent concentration. Photoluminescence
spectra of all samples exhibit a strong UV emission together with blue and green emission.
Keywords: IONIC LIQUIDS; SEMICONDUCTORS; ULTRASOUND ASSISTED GROWTH; ZINC OXIDE
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 January 2013
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