Structural and optical properties of ZnO nanotube synthesis via novel method

Abstract ZnO nanotubes were synthesized using novel and simple method where commercial visible light was used as heating source. The XRD results revealed that pure ZnO was prepared with wurtzite structure. The AFM describes the homogeneous distribution of ZnO on the substrates, while SEM and TEM micrographs shows that the prepared ZnO have nanotubes structure with length of 600 nm and diameter of 300 nm. The PL results showed strong UV emission with weak green emission implies that the ZnO nanotubes have good crystal structure. The optical properties of the samples revealed good transparency.