Optical and Vibrational Characterization of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized in Distilled Water Using The Pulsed Laser Ablation Method

Ayunda Fajarni Rahmi, Catur Edi Widodo, Ali Khumaeni

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In this study, Zirconium oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized in distilled water using the Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid method. This study aimed to determine the optical properties and functional groups of the synthesized zirconium oxide nanoparticles by Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis. The UV-Vis data indicated a maximum absorption peak at a around 298 nm, signifying the development of zirconium oxide nanoparticles with optical properties characteristic of metal oxide semiconductors. The absorption spectrum gradually decreased in the visible light region, indicating dominant absorption in the ultraviolet region. The FTIR results showed the presence of a Zr–O bond absorption band as the main characteristic of zirconium oxide formation, as well as an –OH group band originating from water molecules adsorbed on the nanoparticle surface. The research results indicate that the pulsed laser ablation method is effective for synthesizing zirconium oxide nanoparticles in distilled water with optical properties and chemical structures consistent with theory.

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Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles; Pulsed Laser Ablation; Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy; Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; Distilled Water.

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