Novel synthesis of ZnO using 2D clinostat with enhanced photocatalytic performance
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Abstract
The 2D clinostat provides an efficient and straightforward ground-based facility to simulate near functional weightlessness. Here, a study of ZnO crystal formation on a 2D clinostat utilizing a wet chemical technique at ambient temperature is reported for the first time. It was found out that the ZnO growth under clinostat conditions exhibits higher photocatalytic activity compared to its counterpart growth under normal conditions. The clinostat environment appears to reduce sedimentation of particles in colloidal suspensions, which is greatly affected by gravity, leading to uneven growth in various systems before the emergence of crystal defects.
Keywords
Microgravity, Crystal defects, Wet chemical technique
Divisions
nanocat
Funders
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) [Grant No: FP064-2014A],SATU Grant [Grant No: RU022F-2014],Postgraduate Research Fund [Grant No: PG228-2015A]
Publication Title
Mrs Communications
Volume
12
Issue
1
Publisher
Springer Heidelberg
Publisher Location
TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY