Table 1 Reaction conditions for the fabrication of the nanostructures by electrodeposition
| Nanostructures | Reaction precursors | Temperature (°C) | Deposition time (min) | Reference electrode and potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZnO nanorods |
0.005 M Zn(NO3)2 0.005 M HMT | 90 | 20 |
Ag/AgCl − 0.9 V |
| Cu2O nanostructures |
0.5 M CuSO4 3 M lactic acid | 60 | 20–40 |
Ag/AgCl − 0.3 V |
| CuSCN nanowires |
0.012 M CuSO4 0.012 M EDTA 0.003 M KSCN | Room temperature | 5 |
SCE − 0.4 V |
| CuSCN 3D nanostructures |
1 M CuSO4 1 M EDTA 1 M KSCN | Room temperature | 10 |
Ag/AgCl − 0.3 V |
| NiO nanostructures |
0.2 M Ni (NO3)2 0.2 M HMT | 50 | 1–10 |
Ag/AgCl − 2.2 V |