Comparative analysis of the morphology of doped zinc and copper oxide nanopowders

Abstract

Nano-oxides attracted the attention of the reserchers due to their numerous applications. From this point of view, the development of new synthesis methods has become equally important for industry. The use of solar energy can become one of the ecological methods of obtaining nano-powders. Our paper presents the comparison of the morphology of nanopowders of Al-doped zinc oxide and Mn-doped copper oxide, obtained by physical vapour deposition using solar energy (SPVD), at different pressure and solar flux. The morphological characterization of doped oxide nanopowders synthesized by SPVD was performed by scanning electron microscopy.