Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a very promising material for applications ranging from sensors to catalysis to optoelectronics. However, the lack of an efficient synthetic method to produce stable p-type ZnO prevents the use ZnO-based materials. We have developed a simple synthetic approach for the preparation of shape-controlled nitrogen doped ZnO nanoparticles via microwave irradiation of zinc acetate and urea. Electrochemical studies demonstrate that the nitrogen doped ZnO nanoparticles exhibit p-type conductivity. The effects of nitrogen doping of ZnO have been investigated and the effect of urea to tune the amount of nitrogen doping will be presented and discussed.

Synthesis and characterization of p-type nitrogen doped ZnO nanostructures by microwave irradiation

245th National Meeting (2013)

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