Electrochemical synthesis, optical properties and morphological characterization of ZnO/Poly(N-PhMI-co-HEMA) nanocomposite

In this study, we examined the electrochemical synthesis, optical properties and morphology of a novel ZnO/Poly(N-phenylmaleimide-co-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite (ZnO/Poly(N-PhMI-co-HEMA). The formation of ZnO in presence of the copolymer was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The nanocompos...

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Published in:Journal of electroanalytical chemistry (Lausanne, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2017-08, Vol.799, p.358-362
Main Authors: Oyarzún, Diego P., Tello, Alejandra, Pizarro, Guadalupe del C., Martin-Trasanco, Rudy, Zúñiga, César, Perez-Donoso, Jose Manuel, Arratia-Perez, Ramiro
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Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic force microscopy
Atomic structure
Band gap
Chemical synthesis
Cobalt
Electronic devices
Electrosynthesis
Material characterization
Morphology
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Optical properties
Polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate
Scanning electron microscopy
Studies
Transmission electron microscopy
Zinc oxide
ZnO nanocomposite
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Summary:In this study, we examined the electrochemical synthesis, optical properties and morphology of a novel ZnO/Poly(N-phenylmaleimide-co-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) nanocomposite (ZnO/Poly(N-PhMI-co-HEMA). The formation of ZnO in presence of the copolymer was studied by cyclic voltammetry. The nanocomposite was synthesized by the electrodeposition of Zn2+ at controlled potential (−1.1V) in presence of the Poly(N-PhMI-co-HEMA). Spherical ZnO nanoparticles, with a diameter ranging between 20 and 50nm, were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The overall morphology of the nanocomposite was determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) from which a grain shape structure, with sizes ranging from 100 to 200nm, was observed. The presence of the polymeric matrix provoked a slightly increase in the band gap of ZnO as was already determined by UV–Vis. The prepared material can be suitable in the design of electronic devices, in addition to its potential application as biomaterial. [Display omitted] •Electrochemical synthesis is a simple and powerful tool for preparing materials nanocomposites.•ZnO nanoparticles have a potential use in the preparation of biomaterials and optoelectronic devices.•Using polymers to produce nanostructured metal oxides is an attractive methodology to prepare new functional materials.
ISSN:1572-6657
1873-2569
DOI:10.1016/j.jelechem.2017.06.039