ZnO nanotubes by template-assisted sol–gel route
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We present a simple fabrication process for aligned ZnO nanotubes (NTs). These NTs have been synthesized by a sol–gel template process within the nanopores of a polycarbonate membrane. The obtained NTs are 20-μm long and 200-nm wide which correspond, respectively, to the thickness and channels diameter of the used polycarbonate membrane. Structural and chemical investigations show that these NTs consist in agglomerated ZnO nanoparticles with controlled size (<10 nm). The growth mechanism of these nanoobjects is clarified. These nanomaterials can have a wide range of applications in various fields such as molecular sensing, robotic, and thermoelectric and photovoltaic devices.
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OpenAlex topics: ZnO doping and properties · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors · Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
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