Volume : 2, Issue : 1, January - 2013

Study of Electro–Optical Properties of ZnO Nanostructures

Pavan Naik, Dr. R B. Lohani

Abstract :

It is worth noting that as the dimension of the semiconductor materials continuously shrinks down to nanometer or even smaller scale, some of their physical properties undergo changes known as the “quantum size effects”. Understanding the fundamental physical properties is crucial to the rational design of functional devices. Investigation of the properties of individual ZnO nanostructures is essential for developing their potential as the building blocks for future nanoscale devices. This section will review the up–to–date research progress on the physical properties of ZnO nanostructures, such as piezoelectric, electrical and optical properties.