A review of Pure and Doped ZnO Nanostructure Production and its Optical Properties Using Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique

Abstract

In this review, the theoretical and experimental aspects of ZnO nanostructures production using pulsed laser deposition techniques were presented. It reviewed the work principles of pulse laser deposition technique (PLD) method, physical procedures such as ablation, and plasma plume creation accompanying the deposition of pure and doped ZnO from target to substrate material. Many ways of deposition and elements that affecting on the properties of thin films like the temperature of substrate, laser fluence (laser energy density), pulse repetition rate, pressure of oxygen in chamber, time of deposition process and post growth annealing which modify the deposition active factors like nucleation, and crystallization.

Dual effect to improve the electrical properties of SZO films grown by nitrogen pneumatic spray pyrolysis

“…A resistivity of about 3.59·10 −2 Ω·cm was found in the case of pure ZnO film. This value is considered lower compared to results found in the literature (Abdullahi, 2019; Chanthong et al, 2023; Haider et al, 2021; Mayekar, 2022). This can be attributed to the native defects and especially to oxygen deficiencies caused by the use of nitrogen instead of air as a carrier gas in the deposition process (Ayoub et al, 2022).…”

Advancements in the Synthesis and Functionalization of Zinc Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Enhanced Oral Cancer Therapy

“…Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) : PVD methods, such as sputtering and evaporation, are employed to physically deposit ZnO thin films or nanostructures onto substrates without involving chemical reactions [ 17 ]. Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD): PLD involves the ablation of a ZnO target made by a pulsed laser in a vacuum or controlled atmosphere, resulting in the deposition of ZnO thin films or nanostructures on a substrate [ 18 ]. Electrodeposition: Electrodeposition is a physical method in which ZnO nanostructures are grown via electrodeposition from an aqueous solution containing zinc ions onto a conductive substrate under the influence of an electric field [ 19 ].…”

Characterization of laser dye concentrations in ZnO nanostructures for optimization of random laser emission performance

“…Depending on the collision of these molecules, increasing the concentration will result in a greater number of molecules per unit volume. However, this conclusion leads to a certain loss of energy as heat and a shift to longer wavelengths of emission [44][45][46][47]. The degradation of the dye can be reduced by using polymeric PMMA as a host medium in an active laser medium.…”