Search for dissertations about: "ZnO nanorods"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words ZnO nanorods.
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1. Zinc Oxide Bulk and Nanorods
Abstract : Zinc Oxide (ZnO) has many promising properties for optoelectronics, sensor applications, transparent electronics etc. To mention a few, ZnO has a large exciton binding energy (60 meV at room temperature) and a direct wide bandgap energy of 3.37 eV. In addition, ZnO is piezoelectric and shows more resistance to radiation damage than Si and GaN. READ MORE
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2. Synthesis of metal oxide nanostructures, their characterization and chemical sensing applications
Abstract : The existence of nanomaterials is a revolutionizing step towards the fabrication of nanodevices and it enhances the enthusiasm of the researchers for the development of new devices with improved performance relative to that of bulk material based devices. Among the nanomaterials, the metal oxide nanostructures have drawn the attention of scientific community in the development of different biochemical and biomedical nanodevices in the recent time. READ MORE
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3. Lighting and Sensing Applications of Nanostructured ZnO, CuO and Their Composites
Abstract : Low dimensional nanostructures of zinc oxide (ZnO), cupric oxide (CuO), and their composite nanostructures possess remarkable physical and chemical properties. Fundamental understanding and manipulation of these unique properties are crucial for all potential applications. READ MORE
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4. Nanostructured ZnO and metal chalcogenide films for solar photocatalysis
Abstract : The increasing demand for clean energy and safe water resources has driven the development of efficient and sustainable technologies. Among these technologies, photocatalysis using semiconducting materials has emerged as a promising solution for both solar hydrogen generation and water purification. READ MORE
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5. Microfabricated Gas Sensors Based on Hydrothermally Grown 1-D ZnO Nanostructures
Abstract : In this thesis, gas sensors based on on-chip hydrothermally grown 1-D zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures are presented, to improve the sensitivity, selectivity, and stability of the gas sensors.Metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) gas sensors are well-established tools for the monitoring of air quality indoors and outdoors. READ MORE