Fabrication and Wettability of ZnO Nanorod Array

J Mater Sci Technol ›› 2009, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (01): 53-57.

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Fabrication and Wettability of ZnO Nanorod Array

Meng Sun^1;2), Yi Du¹⁾, Weichang Hao^1)†, Huaizhe Xu³⁾, Youxing Yu¹⁾ and Tianmin Wang¹⁾

1) Centre of Materials Physics and Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China
2) Department of Technology and Physics, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
3) School of Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China

Received:2008-02-27 Online:2009-01-28 Published:2009-10-10
Contact: Weichang Hao
Supported by:
Spaceflight Basic Research Fund;and Innovation Foundation of Beihang University for PhD Graduates.

Abstract

Abstract:

ZnO nanorod arrays were prepared in an open system by using a simple aqueous solution method. Spindle- like, wimble-like, tower-like and hexagonal rod-like ZnO rods were obtained under different conditions. ZnO nanorod arrays with different morphology and size were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and contact angle measurement (CAM). The size of ordered zinc oxide rods can be controlled by temperature of water bath, because this temperature can influences growing speeds in different crystal directions. Some additives, such as urea and thiourea, were introduced into reaction solution to improve quality of arrays. Surface character of ZnO nanorod arrays can be changed from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, which was proved to be dependence on size of air grooves on surface.

Key words: ZnO, Nanorod array, Wettability, Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic

Meng Sun,Yi Du,Weichang Hao,Huaizhe Xu,Youxing Yu,Tianmin Wang. Fabrication and Wettability of ZnO Nanorod Array[J]. J Mater Sci Technol, 2009, 25(01): 53-57.

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