Synthesis and characterization of nanofibrous ZnO via electrospinning technique

Authors

Armida V. Gillado ⋅ PH National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman and Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Maria Carmela T. Garcia ⋅ PH National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman
Chelo S. Pascua ⋅ PH National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman
Carlo A. Arcilla ⋅ PH National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman
Roland V. Sarmago ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

In this study, a zinc acetate and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) solution was electrospun and calcined at 500°C to produce ZnO nanofibers. The effects of varying electric potential voltage applied during electrospinning on the fiber diameter of the samples were observed with the help of a scanning electron microscope. The average fiber diameter produced ranged from 177-403nm. XRD patterns confirmed the crystal structure of the nanofibers to be ZnO.

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2010: Proceedings of the 28th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Strengthening physics research and education for a brighter tomorrow
25-27 October 2010, MERALCO Management and Leadership Development Center, Antipolo City

Article ID

SPP-2010-1C-05

Section

Materials Physics

Published

2010-10-25

How to Cite

[1]

AV Gillado, MCT Garcia, CS Pascua, CA Arcilla, and RV Sarmago, Synthesis and characterization of nanofibrous ZnO via electrospinning technique, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 28, SPP-2010-1C-05 (2010). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2010-1C-05.