Photoluminescence and Chromaticity Properties of ZnO Nanopowders Made by a Microwave Hydrothermal Method

Four series of ZnO nanopowders obtained by a microwave hydrothermal method are examined. Two different solvents (ethanol and distilled water) and different values of pressure during heating in the reactor were used. The obtained nanopowders show a bright emission covering visible light spectral region, including the band edge emission. Results of scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, photo- and cathodoluminescence investigations and also CIE1961 chromaticity diagram are presented.