An unexplored strategy for synthesis of ZnO nanowire films by electrochemical anodization using an organic-based electrolyte. Morphological and optical properties characterization

[Display omitted] •Homogeneous ZnO nanowire films are formed by an unexplored electrochemical anodization strategy.•Anodized nanowires with an average length of 296 nm.•Only species with a chemical composition of ZnO are formed.•An electrolyte medium based principally on ethylene glycol and F- ions...

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Published in:Chemical physics letters 2021-09, Vol.778, p.138825, Article 138825
Main Authors: Tello, Alejandra, Boulett, Andrés, Sánchez, Julio, Pizarro, Guadalupe del C., Soto, César, Linarez Pérez, Omar E., Sanhueza, Ronald, Oyarzún, Diego P.
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Language:English
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anodic ZnO
Electrosynthesis
Nano-needles
Optical properties
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Homogeneous ZnO nanowire films are formed by an unexplored electrochemical anodization strategy.•Anodized nanowires with an average length of 296 nm.•Only species with a chemical composition of ZnO are formed.•An electrolyte medium based principally on ethylene glycol and F- ions is used.•Bandgap values slightly below or equal to the lower limit of the range reported in the scientific literature were estimated. In this work we report the preparation of ZnO nanowires by an unexplored strategy of electrochemical anodization using an electrolyte medium based mainly on ethylene glycol and fluoride ions, studying the anodization as a function of parameters, such as: temperature and voltage. The results obtained by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) show mainly a nanowire morphology with an average length of 296 nm. Microscopic evidence demonstrate that the size of nanostructures, morphology and homogeneity of resulting surfaces are completely related to the temperature and voltage conditions used during the zinc anodization. The results obtained by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) corroborate the formation of only ZnO, with a crystallographic structure of hexagonal wurtzite. Finally, through diffuse reflectivity spectroscopy, bandgap values of [3.19–3.22] eV were estimated, classifying it as a material with potential characteristics for the fabrication of photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic applications.
ISSN:0009-2614
1873-4448
DOI:10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138825