[HTML][HTML] Hybrid nanocomposite thin films for photovoltaic applications: a review

M Socol, N Preda - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Continuing growth in global energy consumption and the growing concerns regarding
climate change and environmental pollution are the strongest drivers of renewable energy …

[HTML][HTML] Functionalization of basalt fibers with ZnO nanostructures by electroless deposition for improving the interfacial adhesion of basalt fibers/epoxy resin …

N Preda, A Costas, M Lilli, F Sbardella… - Composites Part A …, 2021 - Elsevier
Basalt fibers were functionalized by ZnO electroless deposition for obtaining a
nanostructured interphase for enhancing the interfacial strength with an epoxy resin matrix …

[HTML][HTML] Photodetecting properties of single CuO–ZnO core–shell nanowires with p–n radial heterojunction

A Costas, C Florica, N Preda, A Kuncser, I Enculescu - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
CuO–ZnO core–shell radial heterojunction nanowire arrays were obtained by a simple route
which implies two cost-effective methods: thermal oxidation in air for preparing CuO …

Water-resistant surfaces using zinc oxide structured nanorod arrays with switchable wetting property

H Ennaceri, L Wang, D Erfurt, W Riedel… - Surface and Coatings …, 2016 - Elsevier
This study presents an experimental approach for fabricating super-hydrophobic coatings
based on a dual roughness structure composed of zinc oxide nanorod arrays coated with a …

[HTML][HTML] Electrochemical deposition of ZnO nanowires on CVD-graphene/copper substrates

I Boukhoubza, E Matei, A Jorio, M Enculescu… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
ZnO nanostructures were electrochemically synthesized on Cu and on chemical vapor
deposited (CVD)-graphene/Cu electrodes. The deposition was performed at different …

Phase formation of hexagonal wurtzite ZnO through decomposition of Zn (OH) 2 at various growth temperatures using CBD method

FV Molefe, LF Koao, BF Dejene, HC Swart - Optical materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanophosphors were fabricated from zinc acetate dehydrate, thiourea and
ammonia via the chemical bath deposition (CBD) method at various growth temperatures …

Wet chemical synthesis of ZnO-CdS composites and their photocatalytic activity

I Zgura, N Preda, G Socol, C Ghica, D Ghica… - Materials Research …, 2018 - Elsevier
The present study is focused on the wet chemical synthesis and the characterization of ZnO-
CdS composites. The X-ray diffraction shows that the composites contain ZnO in hexagonal …

[HTML][HTML] Hierarchical flax fibers by ZnO electroless deposition: tailoring the natural fibers/synthetic matrix interphase in composites

N Preda, A Costas, F Sbardella, MC Seghini… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hierarchical functionalization of flax fibers with ZnO nanostructures was achieved by
electroless deposition to improve the interfacial adhesion between the natural fibers and …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of water content in mixed solvent on surface morphology, wettability, and photoconductivity of ZnO thin films

M Zhao, F Shang, J Lv, Y Song, F Wang, Z Zhou… - Nanoscale research …, 2014 - Springer
ZnO thin films have been synthesized by means of a simple hydrothermal method with
different solvents. The effect of deionized water content in the mixed solvents on the surface …

[HTML][HTML] Functionalization of eggshell membranes with CuO–ZnO based p–n junctions for visible light induced antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli

N Preda, A Costas, M Beregoi, N Apostol, A Kuncser… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Biopolymers provide versatile platforms for designing naturally-derived wound care
dressings through eco-friendly pathways. Eggshell membrane (ESM), a widely available …