Research Article

Mechanism and Optimized Process Conditions of Forming One-Dimensional ZnO Nanorods with Al-Doping by Electrodeposition Method

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Schematic diagram of growth principle of ZnO nanorods on FTO substrates by electrodeposition method with different Al3+/Zn2+ ratio.
(a) Hexagonal crystal structure of ZnO
(b) Low Al3+/Zn2+ ratio
(c) High Al3+/Zn2+ ratio