Structural Characterisation of ZnO Particles Obtained by the Emulsion Precipitation Method

Table 1

Experimental conditions of the precipitation process and particle shapes determined for the zinc oxides obtained.

Sample code	Concentration of Zn(CH3COO)2 solution (M)	Precipitating agent	Amount of zinc acetate/cyclohexane (cm^3)	Dosing rate of KOH (or NaOH) to Zn(CH3COO)2 (cm^3/min)	Particle shape
Z1	0.9	KOH	50/50	11	Solids
Z2	0.9	KOH	150/180	11	Ellipsoids
Z3	1.4	KOH	150/180	4	Rods
Z4	1.9	NaOH	50/60	4	Flakes