Fe3+-doping on ZnO microstructures via hydrothermal route
Abstract
Zinc oxide microrods were fabricated hydrothermally with Fe3+ inclusions. The incorporation of Fe in the rods as interstitials were verified using Xray Absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy (XANES), as opposed to a zinc or oxygen substitution which requires lower coordination for Fe. The interstitial incorporation is further evidenced by the unchanged ZnO lattice parameters and crystal habit.








