• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.59 no.5
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• pp.397-406
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• 2015

ZnO, II-VI group inorganic compound semi-conductor, has been receiving much attention due to its wide applications in various fields. Since the ZnO has 3.37 eV of a wide band gap and 60 meV of big excitation binding energy, it is well-known material for various uses such the optical property, a semi-conductor, magnetism, antibiosis, photocatalyst, etc. When applied in the field of photocatalyst, many research studies have been actively conducted regarding magnetic materials and the core-shell structure to take on the need of recycling used materials. In this paper, magnetic core-shell ZnFe₂O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) have been successfully synthesized through three steps. In order to analyze the structural characteristics of the synthesized substances, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used. The spinel structure of ZnFe₂O₄ and the wurtzite structure of ZnO were confirmed by XRD, and ZnO production rate was confirmed through the analysis of different concentrations of the precursors. The surface change of the synthesized materials was confirmed by SEM. The formation of SiO₂ layer and the synthesis of ZnFe₂O₄@ZnO@SiO₂ NPs were finally verified through the bond of Fe-O, Zn-O and Si-O-Si by FT-IR. The magnetic property of the synthesized materials was analyzed through the vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The increase and decrease in the magnetism were respectively confirmed by the results of the formed ZnO and SiO₂ layer. The photocatalysis effect of the synthesized ZnFe₂O₄ @ZnO@SiO₂ NPs was experimented in a black box (dark room) using methylene blue (MB) under UV irradiation.

• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.71-76
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• 2008

Purpose: A simple and efficient method to prepare nanocrystalline ZnO thin film with pure strong UV emission on soda-lime-silica glass substrates by low-temperature annealing was improved. Methods: Crystal structural, surface morphological, and optical characteristics of nanocrystalline ZnO thin films deposited on soda-lime-silica glass substrates by prefiring final annealing process at 300$^{\circ}C$ were investigated by using X-ray diffraction analysis, field emission-scanning electron microscope, scanning probe microscope, ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectrophotometer, and photoluminescence. Results: Highly c-axis-oriented ZnO films were obtained by prefiring at 300$^{\circ}C$. A high transmittance in the visible spectra range and clear absorption edge in the ultra violet range of the film was observed. The PL spectrum of ZnO thin film with a deep near band edge emission was observed while the defect-related broad green emission was nearly quenched. Conclusions: Our work will be possibly adopted to cheaply and easily fabricate ZnO-based optoelectronic devices at low temperature, below 300$^{\circ}C$, in the future.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.07c
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• pp.1478-1480
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• 2001

ZnO : Al transparent conductive thin films were prepared by facing targets sputtering system with a DC power supply which can deposit a high quality thin films and control deposition condition in all range of $O_2$ gas ratio using ZnO target containing 8 at% of Al. Sputtering was carried out at a substrate temperature of R T with a DC current of 0.6 A and $O_2$ flow rate of 0 $\sim$ 0.9. The characteristics of ZnO : Al thin films was investigated by $\alpha$-step, four point probe, X-ray diffraction and UV/VIS spectrometer.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.788-791
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• 2008

ZnO nanoparticle was successfully prepared by microwave irradiation method in various oxygen/nitrogen ratio atmospheres. The product prepared in a low oxygen ratio atmosphere showed tetra pod shape with high aspect ratio, c/a. PL spectra of the products showed higher UV emission intensity than the others when it was prepared in the atmosphere oxygen/nitrogen=40/60.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.28.1-28.1
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• 2009

이 연구에서는, 열수화법을 사용하여 ZnO 나노막대를성장 온도와 성장 농도를 변화하여 그 효과에 대해서 조사하였다. Zn 화합물의 농도는 0.02 M~0.08 M 로 변화를 주었고, 성장 온도는 $60{\sim}80^{\circ}C$ 로 유지하였다. 우리는 SEM 으로 부터 성장 온도가 증가할 때에 수직으로 더 빨리 자라는 것을 확인하였고, 성장 농도가 증가할 때에 diameter가 증가하는것을 확인 할 수가 있었다. 성장 속도에 농도와 온도가 매우 큰 영향을 주는 것을 확인을 할 수 가있었다. 또한, Photoluminescence (PL) 로부터 성장 온도가 $80^{\circ}C$ 이고, 0.08 M 에서 UV emission 이 가장 강하게 나타 났으며, 가장 좋은 결정질을확인 하였다. 그러므로, ZnO 나노 막대의 직경과 길이를두 성장 변수롤 통하여 제어가 가능 하게 되었다. 또한, ZnO 나노 막대를 저온에서 성장 할 수 있어 투명 플렉서블 소자에 적용이 될 가능성을 보였다.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.174-174
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• 2003

ZnO는 상온에서 3.36 eV의 wide band gap과 60 meV의 큰 엑시톤 결합 에너지를 가지며, GaN(28 meV)와 ZnSe(19 meV)와 같은 wide band gap 재료와 비교해서 가장 우수한 exciton emission을 가진다. 이러한 특성 때문에 UV 레이저 및 LED와 같은 광학소자로서 그 응용의 잠재성이 높다. 박막의 우수한 광학적 특성과 결정성을 개선하기 위해 다양한 공정조건(RF 파워, 공정압력, 산소분압, 온도)에서 마그네트론 스퍼터링을 이웅하여 Si 기판상에 ZnO 박막을 성장 하였다. 또한, 저온 self-buffer를 이용하여 박막의 광학적 특성과 결정성을 더욱 개선 할 수 있었다. RF 파워와 공정압력은 박막의 PL(phothluminescehce) 특성이나 결정성에는 큰 영향을 주지 않았고 산소분압은 PL intensity의 변화를 가져왔으며, 온도는 결정성에 큰 영향을 주었다. 산소 분압이 증가 할수록 비화학량론적(산소 공공, 침입형 아연) 결함으로 인한 visiable 영 역의 peak 의 강도가 감소하는 것을 관찰하였다. 온도가 증가할수록 박막의 결정성에 나쁜 영향을 주었는데 저온 self-buffer를 도입하므로써 ZnO 박막의 결정성과 PL특성을 함께 개선하였다.

• Clean Technology
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.46-55
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• 2019

CdS and CdZnS/ZnO materials were prepared using precipitation method and used as photocatalysts for the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation. The prepared photocatalysts were also characterized by XRD and UV-vis DRS. The results indicated that the photocatalysts with intended crystalline structures were successfully obtained and both the CdS and CdZnS/ZnO can absorb visible light as well as UV. The photocatalytic activities were examined with the addition of scavenger for various active chemical species and the difference of reaction mechanisms over the catalysts were discussed. The $CH_3OH$, KI and p-benzoquinone were used as scavengers for ${\cdot}OH$ radical, photogenerated positive hole and ${\cdot}O_2{^-}$ radical, respectively. The CdS and CdZnS/ZnO showed different photocatalytic degradation mechanisms of RhB. It can be postulated that ${\cdot}O_2{^-}$ radical is the main active species for the reaction over CdS photocatalyst, while the photogenerated positive hole for CdZnS/ZnO photocatalyst. As a result, the predominant reaction pathways over CdS and CdZnS/ZnO photocatalysts were found to be the dealkylation of chromophore skeleton and the cleavage of the conjugated chromophore structure, respectively. The above results may be mainly ascribed to the difference of band edge potential of conduction and valence bands in CdS, CdZnS and ZnO semiconductors and the redox potentials for formation of active chemical species.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.243-247
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• 2012

Photocatalysis has been applied to decompose the waste and toxic materials produced in daily life and in the global environment. Pure $TiO_2$ (Zn-$TiO_2$-0) and Zn-doped $TiO_2$ (Zn-$TiO_2$-x, x = 3-10 mol %) samples were synthesized using a novel sol-gel and ammonia-evaporation method. The Zn-doped $TiO_2$ samples showed high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue (MB). The physicochemical properties of the samples were investigated using XRD, SEM, ICP, DLS and BET methods. In addition, the most important measurement of photocatalytic ability was investigated by a UV-vis spectrophotometer. The effects of the mol % of zinc ion doping in $TiO_2$ on photocatalytic activity were studied. Among the mol % Zn ions investigated, the Zn-$TiO_2$-9 sample showed the highest photoreactivity. This sample removed 91.4% of the MB after 4 h, while the pure $TiO_2$ only removed 46.4% of the MB.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.47 no.2
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• pp.136-141
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• 2010

ACF/ZnO photocatalyst was synthesized by a sol-gel method using activated carbon fiber (ACF) and Zn $(NO_3)_2$ as precursors. Samples were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurements (BET), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The XRD results showed that ACF/ZnO composites only included a hexagonal phase by heat-treated temperature at $400^{\circ}C$, $500^{\circ}C$, $600^{\circ}C$, and $700^{\circ}C$. The SEM analysis revealed that the ACF/ZnO composites did not exhibit any morphological changes of the catalyst surface according to the different heat-treated temperatures. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was tested for degradation of methylene blue (MB) solutions under ultraviolet (UV) light and ultrasonication respectively. The results showed that the photocatalytic activity of ACF/ZnO composites heat-treated at $500^{\circ}C$ was higher than other samples, which is ascribed to the fine distribution of ZnO particles on the surface of the ACF. In addition, an ultrasound of low power (50 W) was used as an irradiation source to successfully induce ACF/ZnO composites to perform sonocatalytic degradation of MB. Results indicated that the sonocatalytic method in the presence of ACF/ZnO composites is an advisable choice for the treatments of organic dyes.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.33 no.7
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• pp.2133-2139
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• 2012

A new system using $TiO_2$ (nano-sized, band-gap 3.14 eV)-impregnated spherical ZnS (micro-sized, band-gap 2.73 eV) nano/micro-composites (Ti 0.001, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.05 mol %/ZnS) was developed to enhance the production of hydrogen from methanol/water splitting. The ZnS particles in a spherical morphology with a diameter of about 2-4 mm which can absorb around 455 nm were prepared by hydrothermal method. This material was used as a photocatalyst with loading by nano-sized $TiO_2$ (20-30 nm) for hydrogen production. The evolution of $H_2$ from methanol/water (1:1) photo splitting over the $TiO_2$/ZnS composite in the liquid system was enhanced, compared with that over pure $TiO_2$ and ZnS. In particular, 1.2 mmol of $H_2$ gas was produced after 12 h when 0.005 mol % $TiO_2$/ZnS nano/micro-composite was used. On the basis of cyclic voltammeter (CV) and UV-visible spectrums results, the high photoactivity was attributed to the larger band gap and the lower LUMO in the $TiO_2$/ZnS composite, due to the decreased recombination between the excited electrons and holes.