Electrodeposition process to prepare nanostructured zinc oxide using aqueous solution of zinc salt and a component preferably dopant, applying a potential, adjusting deposition temperature and depositing nanostructured zinc oxide material

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This patent describes an electrodeposition process for making nanostructured zinc oxide. The method uses an aqueous zinc salt solution and a dopant in a three-electrode electrochemical reactor, where a potential is applied, and temperature is controlled below 90°C. This process deposits doped nanostructured zinc oxide onto a conductive substrate.

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• Manufacturing transparent conductive films for solar cells and touchscreens
• Producing sensitive materials for chemical and biological sensors
• Fabricating nanostructured zinc oxide coatings for photocatalysis
• Developing UV-blocking layers in optoelectronic devices
• Creating electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors

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• Enables precise and uniform deposition of nanostructured zinc oxide
• Allows introduction of dopants to tailor material properties
• Facilitates low-temperature processing, making it compatible with various substrates
• Improves performance of devices using nanostructured zinc oxide due to enhanced material properties
• Cost-effective and scalable method for producing functional zinc oxide nanomaterials

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Electrodeposition process for the preparation of nanostructured zinc oxide in a three-electrode-reactor using an aqueous solution of zinc salt and a further component; applying a potential; and adjusting the deposition temperature to less than 90[deg] C and depositing the nanostructured zinc oxide material on an aqueous solution containing electrically conductive substrate, where the further component is a dopant for nanostructured zinc oxide, is claimed.