Abstract
ZnS nano
material s are synthesize d by arc discharge with ZnS powder as r aw materials. The sample is characterized by
X ray Diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy. A lot of ZnS nanorods and nanoparticles
are found in the sample. The ZnS nanorods with the diameters of 20 40nm and the lengths of 100 250nm exhibit single
crystals with hexagonal wurtzite structure, and the growth process of ZnS nanorods can be interpreted by the vapor solid
mechanism. Photol uminescence (PL) spectrum shows a blue emission at around 410nm and a green emission at a round
520nm. A phenomenon of sulfur loss of ZnS nanostructures is observed which can be interpreted by the process of carbon
thermal reduction and pyrolysis of ZnS. Sulfur loss can be resolved by adding abundant S in raw materials.
Keywords
ZnS nano materials, Arc discharge, Sulfur loss, Photoluminescence.
Citation
XUFENG WU, TONG WANG, Sulfur loss of ZnS nano materials synthesized by arc discharge, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 8, 1-2, January-February 2014, pp.72-76 (2014).
Submitted at: Sept. 4, 2012
Accepted at: Jan. 22, 2014