Highly monodispersed ZnO nanorods: preparation and optical properties

Simple and low cost solution synthesis method was used to synthesise ZnO nanorods. Dodecyl benzene sulfonate was used to control the growth process and monodispersed nanorods with diameters in the range of 25 to 44 nm were obtained. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy measurements demonstrate the structure and morphology of the products. Laser power- and temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) experiments confirm the good ultraviolet emission characteristics. Short exciton lifetime feature relevant to thin nanorods was examined by time-resolved PL. Good optical quality and the size characteristics of the obtained products are discussed.