Abstract

It is generally recognized that the change of ZnO optical properties due to high-temperature treatment is reversible. However, herein, it is reported that high-temperature treatment in air caused an irreversible decrease in ZnO optical energy gap (Eg). The irreversible decrease in Eg was enhanced with increasing treatment temperature. Furthermore, it was found that the irreversible decrease in Eg can be attributed to the enlargement of ZnO crystal particles.

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