Formation of Zinc-Oxide Nanorods by the Precipitation Method

Resumo

Zinc oxide (ZnO) rod-shaped nanoparticles are produced by the precipitation method upon the hydrolysis of zinc-nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO₃)₂ · 6H₂O) in the presence of hexamethylenetetramine (C₆H₁₂N₄). The effect of various parameters on the ZnO-nanorod size and shape is shown. The ZnO nanopowders produced are studied by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The adhesive and mechanical properties of samples containing ZnO nanoparticles and microparticles as additions are studied.