Cu-ZnO nanocrystallites by aqueous thermolysis method

ZnO and different atomic percentages of Cu-doped ZnO nanocrystallites have been prepared by aqueous thermolysis method using Glycine as a fuel and encapsulating agent. Mechanism and formation of intermediate products have been given for the first time. All the findings given are for samples annealed at 800 A degrees C. XRD of nanocrystalline ZnO and Cu-ZnO has been indexed to hexagonal wurtzite structure. Influence of temperature on thermal properties of gel precursor and Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles have been investigated using thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis. Accordingly, samples have been annealed at different temperatures. Infrared studies revealed formation of Cu-ZnO nanoparticles and removal of organic matter at higher temperature.