An Approach for Ultrafast Growth of Zinc Oxide Nanorods via Microwave Irradiation

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a rapid method for synthesizing high-purity zinc oxide nanorods using microwave irradiation.
• Used a sealed-vessel approach for synthesis.
• Applied microwave radiation for 50 seconds at 150°C.
• Focused on producing wurtzite hexagonal structure nanorods.
• Successfully synthesized high-purity wurtzite hexagonal ZnO nanorods.
• Achieved rapid growth within a holding duration of 50 seconds at 150°C.