SAIP2016

Microwave-assisted method derived ZnO nanostructures with various morphologies: Effect of pH on PL, magnetic and sensing properties.

5 Jul 2016, 16:10

1h 50m

Kramer Law building

Board: A.396

Poster Presentation Track A - Division for Physics of Condensed Matter and Materials Poster Session (1)

Speaker

Ms Katekani Shingange (CSIR and UFS)

Abstract content <br> &nbsp; (Max 300 words)<br><a href="http://events.saip.org.za/getFile.py/access?resId=0&materialId=0&confId=34" target="_blank">Formatting &<br>Special chars</a>

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures with different morphologies induced by variation of pH were successfully synthesized using the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. Based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photoluminescence (PL) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) studies, variation of pH have substantial effect on the morphology, surface defects, magnetic properties, and surface area of the ZnO nanostructures. The sensing performance of the ZnO nanostructures to different concentrations of methane (CH₄), and ammonia (NH₃) at 300°C was investigated.

Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?

Yes

Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution

Gugu H. Mhlongo,gmhlongo@csir.co.za, CSIR

Please indicate whether<br>this abstract may be<br>published online<br>(Yes / No)

yes

Level for award<br>&nbsp;(Hons, MSc, <br> &nbsp; PhD, N/A)?

MSc

Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> &nbsp; award (Yes / No)?

yes