Influence of Seed Layer Surface Position on Morphology and Photocatalysis Efficiency of ZnO Nanorods and Nanoflowers

<div>Schema of the ZnO nanorod and nanoflower formation: (a) soda lime glass substrate; (b) seed layer of ZnO by RF sputtering; (c) growth solution of NaOH and Zn(NO<sub>3</sub>). 6H<sub>2</sub>O in Teflon Lined Sealed Stainless Steel Autoclaves with (C<sub>1</sub>) substrate slanted, (C<sub>2</sub>) surface down, and (C<sub>3</sub>) surface up; (d) ZnO nanoflower and nanorod growth at 120°C for 3 h.</div>

Journal of Nanomaterials

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Figure 1: Influence of Seed Layer Surface Position on Morphology and Photocatalysis Efficiency of ZnO Nanorods and Nanoflowers 