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Factors Affecting Laser-Excited Photoluminescence from ZnO Nanostructures

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The role of defects on laser-excited photoluminescence of various ZnO nanostructures has been investigated. The study shows that defects present in ZnO nanostructures, specially Zn-related defects play a crucial role in determining the laser-excited photoluminescence intensity (LEI). ZnO nanoparticles as well as nanorods (NR) annealed in oxygen atmosphere exhibit remarkable enhancement in LEI. A similar enhancement is also shown by Al-doped ZnO NR.

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Authors would like to acknowledge Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India for post doctoral fellowship for one of us (PK) under its nanomission.

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  1. Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Materials Science and CSIR Centre of Excellence in Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur P.O., Bangalore, 560064, India

    Barun Das, Prashant Kumar & C. N. R. Rao

  2. Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India

    Barun Das & C. N. R. Rao

  3. King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, P.O. Box 5005, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia

    C. N. R. Rao

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Das, B., Kumar, P. & Rao, C.N.R. Factors Affecting Laser-Excited Photoluminescence from ZnO Nanostructures. J Clust Sci 23, 649–659 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-012-0453-3

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