Characterization of ZnO with different pH values incorporate with cellulose on physical and optical properties using hydrothermal method

In this research, a hydrothermal method synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles added with cellulose using a hydrothermal method of various morphology while regulating the pH parameter. The process involved dissolving zinc cloride and sodium hydroxide in distilled water. For all sample, the mixture was heated at 180°C for 24 hours. By adjusting the amount of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), the precursor’s pH was changed from 8,9,10,11and 12. After that, added cellulose at the solution. X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to evaluate the zinc oxide/cellulose nanocomposite. XRD to calculate the various crystal structure properties, such as lattice strain and crystallite size. Optical properties UV-vis analysis results show that zinc oxide/cellulose nanocomposite reveal ZnO absorption or reflectance peak between 300 to 400 nm. The ZnO/cellulose powder with various pH value were observed at magnificent 500x, 1000x,2000x for SEM characterized of the supplied sample. the successful synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles added with cellulose, coupled with comprehensive characterization using various techniques, demonstrates the success of the project in achieving its objectives.