Low-temperature approach to high surface ZnO nanopowders and a non-aqueous synthesis of ZnO colloids using the single-source precursor [MeZnOSiMe3]4 and related zinc siloxides

Julia Hambrock, Stefan Rabe, Klaus Merz, Alexander Birkner, Andreas Wohlfart, Roland A. Fischer, Matthias Driess

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Abstract

We present the temperature-dependent thermolysis of siloxy-substituted ZnO single-source precursors into zinc and zinc oxide, respectively. The solid-state pyrolysis at low temperatures leads to the formation of ZnO powder with a very high surface area whereas the thermolysis in solution yields ZnO colloids. The materials are characterized by UV/VIS, photoluminescence, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1731-1736
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume13
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes

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