Single-crystalline ZnO spherical particles by pulsed laser irradiation of colloidal nanoparticles for ultraviolet photodetection

H. Wang, A. Pyatenko, N. Koshizaki, H. Moehwald, D. Shchukin

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Abstract

We report the formation and ultraviolet (UV) photodetection of single-crystalline spherical ZnO particles by pulsed laser irradiation of commercial ZnO nanoparticles in water. The phase and microstructure analysis before and after laser irradiation reveals a crystal size increase and shape transformation from irregular to spherical. Time-dependent laser irradiation confirmed that fusion is the reason for nanoparticle growth up to single-crystalline spherical particles. After rapid cooling, they maintain size and shape and possess unique optical and electrical properties. Because of the single-crystalline feature and smooth surfaces, high and selective sensing of ultraviolet light is observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2241-2247
Number of pages7
JournalACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Feb 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • photodetection
  • pulsed laser irradiation
  • single crystalline
  • spherical particles
  • ZnO

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