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Elsevier, Materials Research Bulletin, 5(37), p. 901-914

DOI: 10.1016/s0025-5408(02)00727-4

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Synthesis of ZnO nanopowder via an aqueous acetate-citrate gelation method

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Abstract

The synthesis of nanoparticulate ZnO via an aqueous carboxylate gelation route is presented. Starting from a solution of zinc acetate with citric acid as a complexing agent, a solid glassy gel is obtained after drying that is converted into a fine powder by calcination. It is found that a very homogeneous precursor is indispensable when preparing very fine particles with a narrow size distribution. Cryo-transmission electron microscopy (Cryo-TEM) investigation is used as a feedback tool to prevent early precipitation during gelation. Study of the thermal decomposition of the gel shows that ZnO is formed before the final decomposition step takes place. After removing the organic backbone very small oxide particles are found. The influence of the thermal treatment parameters on the particle size is investigated and a particle growth process is found. By a proper adjustment of the final calcination temperature in dry air, the mean particle size can be controlled between similar to11 and 175 nm. It was also seen that even in inert atmosphere, ZnO is formed and that particle morphology is greatly influenced by the calcination atmosphere. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.